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Sexual harm is rising in schools - but is there enough resource to tackle it?

As a ÌÇÐÄVlog investigation highlights the increase in sexual violence and sexual harassment in schools, experts call for more training and support to respond to the problem

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How colleges can win power and influence people

Too often colleges are overlooked – FE leaders need to harness soft power to raise the sector's profile, says Ian Pryce

Jobs, green recovery and levelling up: FE is the answer

Three key challenges facing the UK can be tackled by colleges – if they're seen as strategic partners, says David Hughes

Ofsted ‘not anticipating’ graded inspections in January

Ofsted will carry out 'some activity' in January, but the deputy director for FE and skills does not expect this to include graded inspections

How Ofsted will ‘defer’ visits for Covid-hit schools

Amanda Spielman defends plan to send inspectors back into schools for the inspectorate's autumn visits

Ofsted ‘not expecting’ graded inspections next month

Chief inspector Amanda Spielman says she does not expect Ofsted to return to graded school inspections in January

Ofsted annual report: What it says about colleges

Ofsted published its annual report today – setting out its findings during inspections and visits over the last year

GCSE grades 2020: What the data really tells us

Last week's GCSE data wasn't good news – it shows how the exams debacle affected colleges, says Ben Gadsby, from Impetus

Apprenticeships: Government pledges business support

Businesses in Scotland will receive apprenticeship support significantly above what is available in England, Nicola Sturgeon has said

Vodafone extends free SIM card scheme to FE colleges

Vodafone has announced it is extending its schools.connected programme to reach another 100,000 young people – and colleges can now take part

FE commissioner’s annual report: what you need to know

As of 31 July 2020, 35 colleges and other institutions were subject to FE commissioner intervention – including 19 colleges that remained in intervention from the 2018-19 reporting year

We need an end to the toxic work-all-hours culture

Why is it still taboo for teachers to declare that they will not work all hours of the day, the weekend and the holidays? Emma Sheppard reports

‘Delusional’ advice to learn new instrument attacked

Disbelief at SQA suggestion that students studying instruments hit by Covid restrictions ‘learn a different instrument’

Coronavirus: Teacher stress levels ‘rocketing’

From maintaining 'bubble groups' to dealing with learning loss, research identifies new sources of stress for teachers

What should you do if you’re a teacher being bullied?

Bullying in the workplace can make a teacher's life miserable – here we ask experts about the support that is out there

Exclusive: One in seven teachers ‘on the brink’

ÌÇÐÄVlog survey reveals how school staff are struggling to cope during the Covid pandemic

Knowing pupil slang isn’t just educational - it can save lives

If teachers can keep on top of students’ slang, it gives them an advantage in identifying any possible safeguarding issues, writes Ann Mroz

7 ways you can manage anxiety in back-to-school week

How can schools support staff in returning to the classroom following the Covid-19 lockdown?

Post-lockdown learning for students with SEND

While some pupils with SEND may have struggled with learning from home in lockdown, others will have benefited. But which group was in the minority? And what does that mean for how teachers should support all pupils with SEND to transition back to school in September? Chris Parr and Helen Amass talk to the experts to find out

Schools can delay relationships and sex education

DfE says schools allowed to postpone teaching compulsory RSE lessons until summer 2021 because of coronavirus

A third of teachers have Covid-19 mental health fears

New poll reveals heightened stress and anxiety of teachers amid school closures and online learning during pandemic 

Lewis Capaldi sings the praises of make-up lecturer

Make-up lecturer from Scotland has been busy transforming herself into famous faces during the coronavirus lockdown

8 ways to stand out in your application form

Making sure you stand out from the crowd is vital when applying for a teaching position. Our expert, Lynette Beckett, has some top tips on how to guarantee your application form makes the shortlist.

Exclusive: ‘Older teachers bullied to breaking point’

Union says bullying is 'rife' in order to drive out expensive older teachers, while psychotherapist reports 'massive increase' in teachers seeking counselling

Revealed: The stars of the UK’s edtech sector

The innovative people, projects and products featured in this year’s prestigious ‘Edtech 50’ list are unveiled