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Latest plans revealed to reduce teacher workload
Teachers in England have been given some hope in reducing their workload, thanks to new plans issued by Education Secretary Damian Hinds. In a joint letter sent to all school leaders, the Education...
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Book: The Nine Pillars of Great Schools by David Woods, Rachel Macfarlane &...
School Improvement! Now, now, bear with me – I can hear those collective groans you know! Everyone in education should have just one shared goal, and that is to offer an education that inspires and...
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Making UK schools more inclusive places could help reduce bullying and...
‘Whole-school’ approach using restorative practice likely to improve young people’s health in multiple ways Led by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and UCL, a randomised controlled...
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How do schools address self-harm in adolescents?
A survey-based study of 153 secondary schools in England and Wales, staff stated that adolescent self-harm is an important concern, but emotional health and wellbeing is the primary health priority for...
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Academic gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers narrows in England
Government released data claims that disadvantaged primary school pupils in England are closing in on their better off peers as the disadvantage gap index falls for the seventh year in a row. The...
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Consultation plans from @Ofstednews promise change of emphasis in inspections
The school inspection regime in England, managed by Ofsted, has announced a consultation that proposes changes to the emphasis of judgements, with more of a focus on the quality of education, rather...
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New funding announced for international exchange programmes
Thousands of young people in England will have the chance to take part in international exchanges and visits thanks to a new £2.5 million programme, the Education Secretary announced today (19...
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New measures announced to reduce workload for teachers
Teachers in England will receive more early career support, opportunities for flexible and part-time working, and a reduction in their workload – in a new strategy aimed at boosting the number of...
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Deaf children in England are falling behind their classmates from primary...
The BBC reports that analysis by the National Deaf Children’s Society shows that deaf children in England are falling behind their classmates from primary school through to GCSE. Analysis shows that...
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Disadvantaged boys benefit most from early school years
Boys from disadvantaged backgrounds benefit most from early schooling, helping to narrow the skills gap with boys from high socio-economic backgrounds, according to new research. The study, by...
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39 new special free schools to open in England
Thousands of new school places are being created for children with special educational needs or those facing additional challenges in mainstream education, providing tailored support to help children...
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EdTech Strategy marks ‘new era’ for schools
The use of technology in education will be transformed by a new Government strategy published today to reduce teacher workload, boost student outcomes and help level the playing field for those with...
View ArticleFree sanitary products in England’s primary schools from early 2020
Free sanitary products will be offered to girls in all primary schools in England from early next year, under plans announced today by the Department for Education. The Government committed to provide...
View ArticleEngland schools to be required to report on the number of exclusions
The practice of excluding students from schools is set to be placed under scrutiny with plans announced that the number of exclusions is set to be reported publicly in school league table data. The...
View ArticleEarthEcho Expeditions: What’s the Catch?
Teachers in England are being invited to join a professional development opportunity through EarthEcho International sponsored by the Northrop Grumman Foundation. The ‘EarthEcho Expeditions: What’s...
View ArticleBreak times shortened in England schools
Research undertaken by University College in London has found that school break times in England have shortened, with infants receiving 45 minutes less per week, with their secondary peers losing 65...
View ArticleResearch for @OfstedNews finds that a quarter of teachers have seen...
Teachers want to see more support for parents to help them resist the practice of ‘off-rolling’. New research for Ofsted finds that a quarter of teachers have seen off-rolling – when a child is...
View ArticleOfsted’s new inspection arrangements to focus on curriculum, behaviour and...
From September 2019, Ofsted will refocus inspections of schools in England, early years settings and further education and skills providers, to make sure that learners are receiving a high-quality...
View ArticleResearchers claim that educational success among children of similar...
Children of similar cognitive ability have very different chances of educational success; it still depends on their parents’ economic, socio-cultural and educational resources. This contradicts a...
View ArticleBook: Making it as a teacher by @MrsHumanities via @RoutledgeEd
Supported by Routledge Education Within the education system of England, there is a serious issue of early career teachers leaving the profession, and many schools struggling to retain staff as they...
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