Monday
Why we need to pay more attention to the social side of attendance
Pupils with SEND have far higher absence rates than those without. We need systemic change, not simply a focus on attendance, argues this headteacher
What Ofqual’s new exam data reveals about grading errors
New Ofqual data on the number of GCSE and A-level marks changed on review after the summer 2025 exams provides more clarity on the accuracy of marking, explains Dennis Sherwood
What I’ve learned in my first term as a headteacher
From realising that you can’t do it all to the importance of taking your time with new initiatives, these are the key lessons one new head has taken from the past three months
Friday
Ofsted inspections: 5 changes MATs want to see
With the new Ofsted inspections underway, CST deputy chief Steve Rollett reflects on trusts’ experiences so far and explains why many schools may be disappointed with their new gradings
Tackling the ‘3% issues’ to cut teacher workload
An international leader determined to reduce the time teachers spend on non-teaching tasks explains how a simple app has helped to free up staff at his school
Thursday
Potty training for Reception: why we need to embrace new guides
Children in nappies in Reception is a significant issue for staff and pupils alike, but if we embrace new guides, we can begin to tackle this, argues Gail Brown
Teachers hold the key to successful on-screen assessment
Ofqual’s chief regulator writes exclusively for 91¶¶Òõ on why he wants frontline educators to share their thoughts on plans for digital exams
Why the curriculum review’s take on knowledge may change how you teach
The curriculum and assessment review marks a subtle shift in how we understand the term ‘knowledge-rich’ that could have big implications for schools, writes Megan Dixon
Getting more new teachers is great - but keeping them is the real goal
While the rise in applications for teacher training is welcome, schools can only thrive if experienced staff remain in the profession, writes Sarah Mullin
Why I gave AI for lesson planning another go
An international science teacher explains how a second, more methodical attempt at using artificial intelligence led to much more positive outcomes
Wednesday
What does the latest Prevent data mean for schools?
More young people are being referred to the UK’s counter-terrorism programme, and this has implications for school safeguarding, says Thomas Michael
A powerful end-of-term reminder that education gives us hope
With the tiring autumn term coming to an end, Caroline Barlow says the determination of teachers in Ukraine to keep delivering education in their war-ravaged country should be an inspiration to us all
