General
Thursday
No one can profit from Oak, says Reach Foundation
Reach Foundation has transferred the Oak National Academy to the government under strict conditions that cannot be amended without Reach consent, says CEO Ed Vainker
Strike rule changes: What schools needs to know this term
An education law expert explains the issues thrown up by a small but notable change to union law that headteachers need to be aware of
Wednesday
School funding crisis: Doing nothing is not an option
As 91¶¶Òõ details the financial crisis engulfing schools, the CEO of the Confederation of School Trusts says action from Whitehall must be forthcoming to help the sector survive the winter months ahead
6 tips for embedding social justice in the classroom
Probationer teachers starting placements in Scotland may find this advice on social justice particularly useful, says teacher Nuzhat Uthmani
Friday
Need to know: GCSE results, EBacc risk and Inset days
Your roundup of 91¶¶Òõ’ most popular content features all the reaction to this week’s GCSE results, plus a warning about the English Baccalaureate, and one school’s novel idea of sending all its staff on tour for Inset day
6 ways to prepare for a new role this September
With many staff moving jobs – both in the UK and abroad – there will be a lot of nerves flying about, even for experienced staff. This well-travelled teacher offers some tips for ensuring your new role starts as smoothly as possible
What does collapse of ‘executive heads’ mean for school leaders?
This death knell for controversial school leadership plans in Argyll and Bute has lessons for the whole of Scotland, says Emma Seith
