Planning

The latest advice, guidance and examples of best practice on lesson and curriculum planning in schools

Monday

18th Nov 2024

My Week As... CEO of the English Schools Foundation in Hong Kong
In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here, we talk to Belinda Greer
Belinda Greer Hong Kong

Tuesday

12th Nov 2024

Boosting reading fluency ‘could halve KS2 gender gap’
Research also warns against making key stage 2 tests ‘too long’ so they’re largely assessments of reading speed
Reading speed

Monday

11th Nov 2024

Why your retrieval quizzes are probably not fit for purpose
The retrieval quiz is a staple of classrooms up and down the land, writes Mark Enser, but too often it is misunderstood in practice
Why your retrieval quizzes are probably not fit for purpose

Wednesday

30th Oct 2024

‘Genuine risk’ Scottish education ‘will be left behind’
BOCSH group of Scottish secondary heads warns education secretary of signs that system is ‘no longer fit for purpose’ and says other countries’ reforms are ‘advancing rapidly’
Scottish Education left behind

Monday

21st Oct 2024

My Week As...group chief education officer at Cognita
In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here, we talk to Dr Simon Camby
Simon Camby

Monday

14th Oct 2024

My week as...chief executive of Wellspring Academy Trust
In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here, we talk to Mark Wilson
Mark Wilson

Wednesday

2nd Oct 2024

What should we call the people that teachers teach?
‘Learners’ has become an increasingly go-to option in schools – but after consultation with some of those very learners, the term is viewed as problematic
What should we call the people that teachers teach?

Sunday

8th Sep 2024

AI tools for planning lessons? It just won’t work
The government’s move to use AI to help teachers with workload is well-meaning, but fundamentally misunderstands the process, writes Ed Finch
Broken robot toy

Wednesday

4th Sep 2024

Why we got rid of executive job titles - and why you should, too
As part of a shift to more agile ways of working, Dixons Academies Trust has done away with executive job titles and pushed for a more self-organising system of delivery for its communities, explains Luke Sparkes
Luke Sparkes

Tuesday

13th Aug 2024

Scottish teachers urged to share expertise at major international event
‘Quality teaching for a more equitable world’ will be theme for 2025 International Study Association of Teachers and Teaching conference, in Glasgow
Scottish teachers urged to share expertise at major international event

Tuesday

14th May 2024

Cuts to school learning hours ‘not acceptable’ and will be blocked
As Falkirk Council proposes reducing learning hours in its schools, the Scottish government warns councils that it will mandate minimum teaching time for pupils if necessary
Cuts to school learning hours 'not acceptable' and will be blocked

Thursday

18th Apr 2024

Why more flexible learning routes could improve behaviour
Education reform in Scotland could lead to a secondary school experience better suited to teenagers’ wide array of needs and interests, says depute head Ed Carlin
Train track