General
Wednesday
23rd Apr 2025
Ofsted’s inspection changes should be thrown out
Two former senior inspectors set out why, even with Ofsted admitting that its proposals need tweaking, the watchdog’s plans will not be fit for purpose
3 ways to tackle the rise in complaints against schools
A MAT director explains the changes that need to be made to protect schools from the rising number of parent complaints, especially those that cross the line
Tuesday
22nd Apr 2025
Ofsted: We know we need to improve our inspection plans
With Ofsted’s consultation on its proposed changes to school inspection coming to an end, the watchdog’s director of strategy and engagement outlines its key insights so far – and how it is adapting its plans as a result
CST: 5 ways Ofsted should rethink its inspection plans
The deputy CEO of the Confederation of School Trusts reveals the key recommendations in its response to Ofsted’s consultation on proposed changes to inspections
Tuesday
8th Apr 2025
Growing complexity of EAL student profiles challenges international sector
Teachers in international schools not only need the right skills to support students with English as an additional language, they must also see language development as integral to their role, hears Emma Seith
The damaging myth that GCSE-age students are ‘AI cheaters’
Most GCSE and A-level students turn to artificial intelligence as they would a textbook, not to cheat, but a narrative suggesting the opposite is destroying motivation, argues Harriet Joslin
Friday
4th Apr 2025
Pupil numbers: the regional forecasts schools need to know
Over the next few years, national pupil numbers are expected to continue to decline. But new DfE data shows not every region or phase will follow that trend, finds Ellen Peirson-Hagger
It’s only words? How the language pupils hear changes at transition
New findings reveal just how drastically language changes between school phases – something that could help schools rethink transition approaches, say researchers