Today
The education ‘faultlines’ some believe will undermine inclusion
In this week’s Tes Daily newsletter leader, Jon Severs looks at the growing calls to broaden the curriculum offer in schools ahead of SEND reform
Why getting recruitment right is crucial for a new school
A founding vice principal in Dubai says that at a brand-new school, the staff you hire create the culture from day one, as he shares advice for teachers applying for such jobs
Thursday
UAE international schools set for face-to-face teaching return
In-person learning will resume next week, says the UAE government – but staffing issues and lack of school transport could delay return, principals warn
Ofqual won’t validate teacher-assessed grades for Middle East students
Exam boards Pearson and AQA confirm plan to switch students in the Middle East to international qualifications – but this could pose issues for university places
Why schools will struggle to fund ‘utterly unrealistic’ food standards
A government pilot scheme for the new healthier school food standards showed that costs of meals increased and uptake dropped, says expert
How is Australia’s social media ban playing out in schools?
After Australia introduced a world-first ban on social media for under-16s, Zofia Niemtus speaks to school leaders in the country about the impact of the new law
Wednesday
What neuroscience tells us about teaching young children
We know that the youngest pupils’ brains work differently to adult brains, and scientific research has now uncovered some of the secrets to keeping early years children engaged in their learning, argues neuroscientist Sam Wass
Why our 100-year school celebration is about the future, too
Long-standing international schools cannot remain rooted in the past – they now need to balance their heritage with a commitment to their local communities, says this leader in Brazil
Tuesday
Two-thirds of teachers working almost an extra day a week
Global survey of teachers conducted by Tes reveals that many are overwhelmed by their workload and lack options for flexible working
Paul Black: how his work improved learning worldwide
Following the death of education researcher Paul Black, his colleague and co-author Dylan Wiliam reflects on the legacy of his work on assessment and classroom practice
How one school group cut emissions by 10% - thanks to pupil power
With rising energy prices a pressing concern for schools, international group ISP’s environmental chief talks to Tes about the initiatives that are helping to cut energy usage in its schools around the world
