Tuesday
Music hubs: experts sound warning over cut in numbers
MPs have questioned sector experts and schools minister Damian Hinds about the government’s music hubs programme. Here are six things we learned
Ballot opens over education cuts in Scotland’s largest council
Industrial action is on the cards in Glasgow – which could entail strikes – if plans to cut 450 teaching posts over three years are not reversed
Teachers are not pupils: making the case for flexible working
The chief people officer at Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust explains why embracing flexible working for staff means being confident in selling the benefits to parents
Friday
Schools focusing on ‘short-term crisis management’ training
Ofsted review also finds less than half of teachers and leaders are happy with their development training
MPs: DfE should ensure support staff pay rises are funded
A Commons Education Select Committee report into teacher shortages also calls on government to monitor the amount of flexible working schools offer
Thursday
Is it time for Scotland to look again at Teach First?
A prominent SNP MSP thinks the fast-track teacher-training programme is a ‘potential solution’ to Scotland’s teacher recruitment and retention problems
5 tactics for impressing in interview lessons
Interview lessons can make or break a new job opportunity so prepare thoroughly with these top tips
Tuesday
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
‘Significant’ primary teacher shortages likely despite falling rolls
Raising teacher pay by less than national average should be ‘unthinkable’ for the next government, experts warn
