In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the end of the holidays draws nearer; teachers in Scotland are already returning to their classes.
It’s been a busy week for planning: exams, coronavirus and KCSIE updates have all been hot topics this week. Luckily, if you didn’t read them the first time around, we’ve got them all here for you now:
News
Schools have found that staggered finish times and one-way systems in the pandemic have had a positive impact on behaviour - and they may keep these in place after coronavirus is a thing of the past.
Tes understands that No 10 is discussing introducing numerical A-level grades to replace the current A*-E system as soon as 2023.
The DfE has updated its coronavirus contingency framework for schools to suggest schools should consider outdoor lessons if there are five cases among pupils and staff who have “mixed closely”.
Teachers have said plans to move lessons outdoors are unrealistic, with school leaders calling the plans a “total fudge”.
An expert has warned there is “every prospect” there will be a “considerable surge” in Covid-19 cases when schools reopen after the summer break.
Features
The new changes to KCSIE come into effect this autumn. This is a guide to everything you need to know about the changes to the procedures surrounding allegations against staff.
Recording behaviour points is a popular method to keep track of sanctions and success - but it’s one we need to ditch, says Jarlath O’Brien.
Afghans educators working with the British Council are now at risk of Taliban reprisals.
Air flow is more than just opening windows. Find out how to maximise ventilation in our classroom guide.
Geoff Barton analyses the data we have so far and looks ahead to grade boundaries in 2022.
