Monday
The arts must not be reduced to day trips, warns NEU
The arts are too often sidelined in favour of English and maths, says NEU president during event calling for ‘restoration’ of arts to the curriculum
Supply agency fee capped at £55 per day under DfE ‘mandate’
New policy aimed at saving schools money is welcomed, but heads’ union points out that fewer supply staff would be needed if teacher recruitment and retention were improved
7 key findings from annual academy trust accounts report
The DfE’s sector-wide report and accounts show deficits rising, higher staff costs and millions of pounds of extra financial support
Council trials AI to tackle ‘substantial’ EHCP backlog
Cambridgeshire County Council hopes artificial intelligence will address ‘significant and growing’ EHCP workload
Why autistic pupils face a ‘hidden curriculum’ in schools
Unwritten rules and behaviour norms create barriers for autistic pupils, which is why all schools need to be mindful of their practices and be prepared to adapt, says this director of a special-school trust
Time, space, options: 3 easy ways we transformed lunchtimes
A school head explains the simple changes that have had a big impact on how pupils use their breaks
Friday
Government education action group relegates international bodies
COBIS and AoBSO are only given advisory roles in the new Education Sector Action Group – despite the government’s International Education Strategy seeking more overseas school growth
Growing number of new teachers quitting the profession in Scotland
Lib Dems voice fears of a ‘mismatch’ between the number of early career teachers and the availability of jobs
Why simple everyday rituals hold huge power
The corporate head of wellbeing at GEMS Education outlines how small everyday practices can be the bedrock of a thriving and happy school environment
Primary assessment: what are pupils tested on and how do they perform?
From the Reception Baseline Assessment to KS2 Sats, primary pupils take a range of assessments. Here’s what each involves, why it exists and how results compare nationally
91¶¶Òõ Schools Awards UK 2026: shortlist announced
The 91¶¶Òõ Schools Awards UK celebrates the achievements of the teaching profession and wider school sector. Find out who has been shortlisted here
Do we really know what ‘good listening’ looks like?
Listening in class is associated with behaviours like sitting still and making eye contact, but these expectations can be difficult for some children to meet, says Rebekah Boylan
