Thursday
Teachers back push to pause exclusions post-pandemic
‘No child is disposable,’ NEU conference told after hearing of rising number of exclusions, particularly among black boys
So, Gavin, behaviour has got better...and also worse?
The education secretary is like an ineffective NQT using scattergun threats to impress leadership, says Kester Brewin
SNP to unveil free primary breakfast and lunch plan
Nicola Sturgeon says there is also a plan to pilot free nutritious breakfasts in secondary schools
Wednesday
Leave the classroom to give us space, teachers tell DfE
‘In place of micro-management, teachers need space to make a curriculum that is broad and balanced,’ says NEU
Labour unveils free summer meals plan for all pupils
The SNP has committed to free meals year-round for primary pupils – but Labour’s summer scheme includes secondary
Shielding teacher: ‘Still wearing masks is not enough’
Heidi Drake is relieved that pupils will still be wearing face masks in the classroom next term – but masks aren’t her only concern
Call to end ‘discrimination’ against pregnant teachers
Discrimination against pregnant teachers ‘has been relentless throughout the pandemic’, says NEU leader
Discipline drive: DfE backing school mobile phone bans
Williamson sets out case for phone bans and ‘well-ordered, disciplined classrooms’ as DfE launches new ‘behaviour hubs’ programme
Covid catch-up: Only 21% of teachers see tutors as keyÂ
And 98% of teachers don’t see longer school days or changed term times as ‘worth considering’, NEU says after poll of 10k
Tuesday
Exclusive: Teacher catch-up resources budget trebles
‘Recovery’ tools should cover English, maths and science at key stages 1, 2 and 3 as a ‘minimum’, DfE says
Masks still required in secondary classrooms next term
Face covering rule won’t be dropped until 17 May at earliest and all other safety measures will also continue, says DfE
Scottish secondary students back full-time after Easter
Nicola Sturgeon acknowledges the return will cause ‘concern and anxiety’ among school staff but says safety ‘paramount’
