General
Monday
10th Jun 2024
Scottish curricular reform is happening from the ground up
The author of the landmark 2022 Muir report on education reform in Scotland says that, with the right conditions in place, Scottish headteachers are ready to drive reform
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Lib Dems: How we would put education at the heart of our agenda
As the general election nears, Liberal Democrats’ education spokesperson Munira Wilson outlines how the party would tackle the issues facing the sector
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Friday
7th Jun 2024
8 key insights into school and pupil numbers
More students eligible for free school meals, growing numbers in alternative provision, and more school-age carers – Ellen Peirson-Hagger picks out the main points from new government data
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Teacher workforce woes pose big questions for next education secretary
New data on teacher recruitment and retention underlines the stark reality facing whoever takes power in July – and with little time to make key decisions either, writes Jack Worth
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Taskmaster Education: Eggs, bananas, life lessons and learning
Creator and co-host of Taskmaster, Alex Horne, tells Tes why bringing the format to schools works so well – and why he and The Horne Section are thrilled to be hosting the Tes Awards 2024
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Flexible working: what are schools and trusts offering?
Flexible working in education is slowly increasing in popularity. But what does it look like on the ground and how can more settings follow suit? George Phillips finds out
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What can teachers say and do during the election period?
General elections bring a number of rules and guidelines into play for teachers and schools. CEO of Edapt Alistair Wood outlines what you need to know
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Thursday
6th Jun 2024
8 teacher workforce trends schools need to know
New government data reveals the state of teacher recruitment, retention, pay and more – Ellen Peirson-Hagger picks through the points
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Scotland’s education bill must provide fresh impetus for reform
Movement towards new Scottish qualifications and inspection bodies is welcome, says EIS general secretary – but teachers will be looking for signs changes are ‘meaningful’
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SEND must be a priority after the general election
School funding has effectively been frozen since 2010, while pupils’ needs have become increasingly complex. The next government must fix this, says the NAHT’s James Bowen
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