General
Tuesday
Revealed: the advisers to the DfE’s edtech evidence board
ÌÇÐÄVlog can reveal the full list of advisers for the board, which will look at how to build evidence around artificial intelligence tools in schools
‘Alternative’ Ofsted survey asks if report cards are fit for purpose
Former senior HMI have launched their own survey to run in parallel with Ofsted’s official consultation
Podcasts in class could tackle reading ‘crisis’
Children’s enjoyment of listening to audio has now surpassed that of reading, finds survey
Monday
Nearly 1 in 3 children ‘refused to go to school in past year’
Top reasons for absence were children not enjoying school, having a mental health problem or a special educational need, and being bullied, finds parent poll
Call to ‘reset’ SEND funding so schools can meet local needs
Confederation of School Trusts sets out 10 priorities for a new special educational needs and disabilities system
EEF trials 5-day Shakespeare training for primary teachers
The training is one part of 11 research projects the Education Endowment Foundation has launched to build evidence in writing and secondary maths
Friday
‘Clear line’ needed between school subjects and jobs, says Scottish Labour
Labour also promises to make Pupil Equity Fund money a ‘permanent’ feature in Scottish schools and to help headteachers make longer-term staffing plans
International schools group recruits MAT CEO
Rob Tarn will join GEMS Education’s First Schools Management division after eight years at a large multi-academy trust in the North of England
Gaelic ‘teaching hub’ to form part of new Centre for Teaching Excellence
Gaelic base on Skye will be ‘core’ part of Centre for Teaching Excellence, which is due to open soon at the University of Glasgow
Thursday
Children perform cognitive tasks ‘faster when on their own’
Researchers find children perform better when adults are not present, raising ‘exciting’ questions for future studies
Call for action on ‘rising threat of violence’ facing schools
Teachers’ union says a national security forum is needed to improve safety for school staff and pupils
Scottish school building standards to be ‘refreshed and modernised’
Move will be welcomed by outdoor learning campaigners, but will Scottish government change the rules on unisex toilets?
