Friday
Why we need to talk about school lockdowns
More and more schools are going into lockdown because of perceived security threats – but if they don’t handle this the right way, they can face serious problems, warn these trust leads
What’s changing in education in 2026-27: is your school ready?
The next academic year will bring major policy changes – here’s what school leaders can expect and when, from the introduction of new school uniform regulations to the deadline for publishing your inclusion strategy
The 4 fundamentals that drive great schools, anywhere in the world
Robert Tarn reflects on his time as a trust CEO and now working for an international schools group on what great education looks like, whatever the context
All schools convert in England’s first fully-academised area
The shift to a fully-academised system brings opportunities for collaboration but may also leave councils struggling with their statutory duties, say leaders
Are schools as inclusive as Ofsted grades suggest?
Almost nine in 10 schools are making the grade in Ofsted’s inclusion checks – but is the system working?
Thursday
Ofsted flags concerns over Penta BSO inspections
Report warns of many issues with international school inspections under the DfE kitemark, but Penta promises action is being taken to improve its inspection processes
What Scotland’s education directors need from the new government
A ‘moment of truth’ faces Scotland’s education system, says Sheena Devlin, who sets out the ADES’ view on what must change
Online abuse of teachers a ‘growing professional risk’, finds SSTA
The ‘significant impact’ on teachers from fake accounts, manipulated images, AI-generated content and ‘humiliating’ social media posts has been highlighted in a new survey
Internal AP: best practice all schools need to know
New research looking at how almost 500 schools already deliver inclusion support has been published – here are the key insights for leaders
Why haven’t we closed the reading gap yet?
Despite national gains in reading, pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds still make less progress than their peers, says Alex Quigley. So, what can be done to help?
The White Horse Federation to take on 10 schools
Move comes as 11 more mergers are tabled for DfE approval, amid concern that small trusts are being ‘squeezed’ to merge with bigger ones
