Education Secretary addresses London Tech Week
Gillian Keegan yesterday discussed the importance of digital skills and artificial intelligence at London Tech Week.
Updated: Thu Jun 15 2023
Optimise the benefits of the National Tutoring Programme (NTP)
Jody Clarke is the deputy headteacher of Wood Green Academy, a secondary school in Wednesbury in the West Midlands. He shares advice for schools on optimising the benefits of tutoring by using a combination of school-led tutoring and academic ...
Updated: Thu Jun 15 2023
New board to oversee Governments plan to improve music education
The Government yesterday launched a new music Education Monitoring Board with a wide range of expertise.
Updated: Wed Jun 14 2023
New drive to better understand the role of AI in education
Education Secretary to address benefits of technology in education at London Tech Week.
Updated: Wed Jun 14 2023
UCU marking and assessment boycott and teacher training: what you need to know
The University and College Union (UCU) announced a national marking and assessment boycott earlier this year, as part of strike action. This means that some university students might not receive their degree on time in 2023. The marking boycott has ...
Updated: Wed Jun 14 2023
How are Ofsted inspections changing?
Ofsted has announced changes to how school inspections are carried out to reduce pressures on teachers and school leaders. Ofsted provides independent, up to date evaluations on the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, safeguarding, and leadership, which schools and ...
Updated: Fri Jun 09 2023
Major funding boost to support rollout of quality skills training
£48 million to boost rollout of Higher Technical Qualifications and £140 million for schools and colleges to transform their facilities.
Updated: Thu Jun 08 2023
Record number of teachers in Englands schools
Nearly 48,000 full time equivalent teachers joined English schools in the 2022/2023 academic year, with 2,800 more teachers now in classrooms than last year.
Updated: Thu Jun 08 2023
Celebrating positive behaviour in school
How St Benedict's Catholic High School used the Behaviour Hubs programme to develop a consistent behaviour policy, standards and expectations.
Updated: Tue Jun 06 2023
Using simple, clear behaviour expectations in school
How Forest Academy used the Behaviour Hubs programme to change perceptions of misbehaviour and respond to pupils' complex needs.
Updated: Tue Jun 06 2023
Next steps taken to ensure age-appropriate Relationships, Sex and Health Education
Leading experts in child safeguarding, health, teaching, curriculum development and equalities to contribute to review of the statutory guidance on Relationships, Sex and Health Education
Updated: Thu Jun 01 2023
University Freedom of Speech Bill becomes law
Landmark legislation will ensure universities protect and promote freedom of speech on campus, fulfilling a manifesto promise to bolster academic freedom.
Updated: Thu Jun 01 2023
165 million fund launched to transform local skills
Local employer skills gaps to be addressed with a funding boost to transform training and grow the economy
Updated: Wed May 24 2023
Be brave, be you: how I learned to set boundaries as a school leader
Andrea William-Jones is an assistant headteacher at Winterbourne Academy, South Gloucestershire, part of the Olympus Trust. She tells us how coaching and setting positive boundaries for herself has improved her wellbeing. Wellbeing is about having the courage to do what ...
Updated: Wed May 24 2023
Government to match schools tutoring costs next year
The Government will be raising the subsidy rate for the National Tutoring Programme to 50% in 2023-24.
Updated: Wed May 24 2023
Changes to student visa route will reduce net migration
New government restrictions to student visa routes will cut net migration while protecting the economic benefits students bring to the UK.
Updated: Tue May 23 2023
Over 450 million investment to improve school buildings
859 academies, sixth-form colleges and voluntary aided schools will receive funding to improve their school buildings.
Updated: Tue May 23 2023
Funding boost to improve outside learning facilities
Government announces £15 million to help young people in disadvantaged areas to learn outside and experience nature.
Updated: Mon May 22 2023
Wildflowers seeds for every primary school class in honour of the Coronation
To mark the Coronation all state funded primary schools will be sent wildflower seeds, inspired by His Majesty The King's love of nature.
Updated: Mon May 22 2023
SATs English reading test: Were the year 6 tests more difficult in 2023 than previous years?
Every year 6 pupil takes key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum tests, known as SATs, to measure school performance and to make sure individual pupils have the support that they need when they move into secondary school. This year, the ...
Updated: Fri May 19 2023
Government to tackle post pandemic absence rates with new support
Successful attendance programmes expanded by Government to get more children into school.
Updated: Thu May 18 2023
Using literacy to teach children about sustainability and climate change
Katherine Peck, primary school teacher at Little Sutton in West Midlands, shares how literacy helped pupils learn more about sustainability and climate change in school. Environmental issues There isn't a day that goes by when environmental issues don't appear in ...
Updated: Thu May 18 2023
Developing children's reading skills with phonics
Janine Ashman, Director of Learning and Unlocking Excellence English Hub Lead at St. Peter's primary school in Somerset tells us about how using a phonics scheme has improved learners' reading skills. Reading at the heart of our curriculum At St ...
Updated: Wed May 17 2023
Foster care fortnight 2023: 5 reasons why you should consider becoming a foster carer
Foster carers support thousands of children around the country, providing them with a stable and loving home in times of need. While becoming a foster carer is a big decision which requires dedication and commitment, it can be a hugely ...
Updated: Wed May 17 2023
My journey to become a maths master
In this blog Helen Hackett, Mathematics Executive at Excelsior Multi Academy Trust in Birmingham, shares how she's on a continuous journey to become a better maths teacher. Maths sets When I entered the teaching profession it was common practice to ...
Updated: Wed May 17 2023