Policy
The latest news, analysis and advice on government policy and legislation. Find a breakdown of new documentation, case studies from leaders and comment from high-profile educators
Friday
4th Oct 2024
SEND provision in mainstream ‘needs to be investigated’
With 91¶¶Òõ analysis revealing a sharp rise in pupils in SEND provision in mainstream schools, sector leaders voice concerns about a lack of oversight, guidance and funding
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The AI challenge for teacher training - and what it’s doing about it
With generative AI on the rise, Dan Worth asks teacher trainers how they are approaching this new technological frontier – and finds that some are already teaching their trainees how to use it
Thursday
3rd Oct 2024
Falkirk delays decision on reducing school week
Fraught debate over Falkirk pupils’ learning hours reflects extreme pressures on education budgets felt by local authorities across Scotland
This isn’t a SEND crisis, it’s an education crisis. Now let’s fix it
Our approach to SEND has been wrong, writes Margaret Mulholland, but here are five ways to make it right
Exam marking errors are just the tip of the iceberg
We know that exam grades are changed each year due to challenges but the problem of marking errors is likely much bigger than anyone realises, says Dennis Sherwood
Private schools’ merger highlights sector difficulties
The principal of a new school created from a merger says a long lead-in to the change should ‘mitigate compulsory reductions to roles’, but some jobs will be lost
Wednesday
2nd Oct 2024
What should we call the people that teachers teach?
‘Learners’ has become an increasingly go-to option in schools – but after consultation with some of those very learners, the term is viewed as problematic
Teacher unions: which one is right for you?
There are numerous unions for teachers and leaders at every level. Here we offer a handy overview of what each offers, the cost and their work
Teachers want to influence education policy - so why ignore them?
Many teachers are leaving because they feel their voices aren’t being heard – the new government needs to start listening, says Yvonne Williams
How socks became part of the school uniform couture war
Over the past 15 years, the humble sock has become part of schools’ quest for uniform control – but what’s behind this and what has the impact been?