International
The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools
Friday
24th Jul 2026
What Lucy Powell should do about Ofsted, staff wellbeing and pupil rolls
As the new education secretary begins her tenure, ASCL leader Pepe Di’Iasio outlines three priorities in her in-tray
Two years on and the VAT debate remains alive
Should private schools accept that VAT on fees is here to stay, or could political winds of change shift again one day, asks HMC CEO Simon Hyde
Wednesday
22nd Jul 2026
3 research findings to inform your new inclusion strategy
When looking at inclusion data, whole-school averages conceal a lot, says Beth Williams. It’s only by digging further that helpful patterns start to emerge, as a recent research report shows
What the bestselling books for children tell primary teachers
Research shows that pupils’ enjoyment of reading declines as they move through primary school. Do the bestselling books for this age group hold any clues about how schools can help reverse the trend?
Tuesday
21st Jul 2026
What Covid-19 taught us about education and recovery
Five years since pandemic social distancing measures came to an end in England, a new book looks back at the impact of Covid-19 on education and the lessons we can learn from school closures
Late DfE policy dump ‘shows scant regard’ for schools
Schools tell 91¶¶Òõ they have been left with little time to implement significant policy changes on safeguarding, enrichment and attendance after the DfE released substantial updates late in the summer term
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Friday
17th Jul 2026
Are GCSEs fit for purpose? 
GCSEs should allow students to pursue their passions while developing skills for the workplace or further study. But are they delivering on this? Current A-level student Hannah O’Brien gives her view
The ‘bad at maths’ badge of honour holds back pupils’ progress
No one would boast about being bad at reading, but inadequacy in maths has become a kind of social currency – and this is a major problem for students, warns David Thomas
Thursday
16th Jul 2026
DfE removes Penta as BSO inspectorate after critical Ofsted reports
Association of British Schools Overseas welcomes the decision that it says ensures the integrity of the government kitemark is protected
How Andy Burnham can take social media policy forward
NEU general secretary Daniel Kebede reflects on how a new prime minister can take on social media legislation and ensure it truly delivers for schools