General
Thursday
2nd May 2024
Should fixing the structure of the school system be an election priority?
At the Schools and Academies Show, a panel of education experts debated if a lack of clarity on school structure is holding schools back – or if other challenges need fixing first
John Swinney set to become FM - what does it mean for education?
John Swinney is the only candidate in the SNP leadership race – what can schools expect from Nicola Sturgeon’s ‘safe pair of hands’?
Faith special schools can help to ease SEND pressure
The chief education officer of the Church of England says new government plan could have a big impact on special educational needs support – but more resources will still be needed
Who is Bridget Phillipson?
We take a closer look at the background and career of the shadow secretary of state for education, Bridget Phillipson
Tuesday
30th Apr 2024
‘Useful’ old school building guidance poses funding questions
New guidance on managing older buildings in the school estate is welcome – but makes the difficulty of accessing funding even starker, say these trust leaders
How to reform childcare to truly benefit teachers
Could these innovations being used in schools and nurseries help more working teacher-mothers stay in the profession?
Monday
29th Apr 2024
‘Liberating’ teachers essential for Welsh reforms to succeed
Excitement for Wales’ new curriculum is starting to drain away – replaced by frustration among teachers that they can’t do what they had planned, says Gareth Evans
Teacher resignation dates 2023-24
Thinking about a new job? Here is our guide to teacher and headteacher resignation dates – and a timeline of what you should be doing and when
Friday
26th Apr 2024
Keeping Children Safe in Education: how things may change
A quietly announced call for evidence around school safeguarding guidance gives a sense of what future changes may occur, says Luke Ramsden
What is the future of school inspection in Scotland?
With Scotland’s school inspection system to be reviewed, Emma Seith speaks exclusively to interim chief inspector Janie McManus – in her first detailed interview – to find out whether big changes are ahead