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Yesterday
14th May 2024
The new curriculum challenges shared by Scotland and Wales
In the first of two articles, Lucy Crehan looks at why Wales must learn from Scotland about potential pitfalls of adopting a new curricular approach
Digital coaching: helping teachers make the most of edtech
A digital learning coach explains how she works to help teachers stay abreast of new edtech ideas to help enhance lessons, from chatbots to AI
Monday
13th May 2024
Are teachers’ views on Scottish education reform being heard?
The National Discussion was billed as the most ambitious consultation ever on the future of Scottish education – but did it live up to its grand claims?
What should the top teachers in Australia be paid?
Despite a teacher shortage, Australian policymakers have not got a grip on the need to improve teacher salaries to aid retention, argues John Cole
Friday
10th May 2024
Ofsted inspections: 8 tips for making complaints
A MAT leader who successfully appealed against an Ofsted inspection judgement shares advice for other school leaders considering making a complaint
‘Schools can be at the heart of a modern, fresh Sure Start’
The next government needs to put in place an ambitious framework for early childhood support, argues Anne Longfield
Wednesday
8th May 2024
The harmful effects of absence stretch beyond school
New research on the impact of absence on students’ post-school destinations offers insights into improving attendance in the wake of the pandemic
4 behaviour insights school leaders should know about
With new government research revealing emerging behaviour trends in schools, a safeguarding lead picks out the key points
Teachers need a reservoir of skills - not just a repertoire
The teacher recruitment and retention crises show that the system requires far-reaching reform, argue two members of the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge