International
The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools
Monday
17th Mar 2025
Workload Around the World: Avoiding out-of-hours work
In the first of a new series, a senior leader in Qatar discusses her school’s approach to ensuring that staff workload remains manageable – and why more flexible working is the goal
My Week As... Nord Anglia chief education officer
In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here we talk to Elise Ecoff of international schools group Nord Anglia
Friday
14th Mar 2025
What is Northern Ireland’s 10-point plan to ‘transform’ education?
A new ‘strategy for educational excellence’ promises to ‘transform’ teaching and learning in Northern Irish schools – so what does it say?
Maths needs to be celebrated like World Book Day
To mark the International Day of Mathematics, a new report sets out why pupils’ enthusiasm for maths wanes as they get older – and what we can do about it
Thursday
13th Mar 2025
Two international school groups announce more acquisitions
International Schools Partnership boosts Brazilian presence while Inspired Education strengthens online school portfolio with US deal
Aphantasia: education’s blind spot in teaching reading
What is it like to learn to read when you can’t make mental pictures? It’s an issue more educators should be aware of, argues Professor Julia Thomas
Wednesday
12th Mar 2025
8 ideas to inform your school’s mobile phone policy
The Welsh government has been advised not to pursue an outright ban on phones in schools – so what do teachers and pupils think should be done?
Stephen Morgan: We must avoid an AI digital divide
Writing exclusively for 91¶¶Òõ, DfE minister sets out the latest government thinking about artificial intelligence in education – and highlights the need to ensure that all schools have equal access
Exclusive
Why have we stopped talking about bullying?
A change in approach to behaviour means the word ‘bullying’ has dropped out of discussions – but that doesn’t mean it isn’t happening, says Professor Ian Rivers
Why schools resist flexible working (and how to change their minds)
Despite much rhetoric about flexible working, there is not enough flexibility for teachers in schools – and that’s down to a number of core challenges, argues Mark Roberts, who details how to fix them
Tuesday
11th Mar 2025
Where we’re going wrong with science in early years
Closing the attainment gap in science for disadvantaged young people will require a more nuanced approach in EYFS, argues Julian Grenier
Steve Munby: ‘You can never fully prepare for how it feels to lead’
Our How I Lead series asks education leaders to reflect on their career, experience and leadership philosophy. This month, we talk to Steve Munby, former CEO of the National College