Wednesday
‘Static’ SEND funding puts support at risk, heads warn
Government announces that the use of its national formula for allocating high-needs funding for councils will be paused ahead of its planned reforms to the SEND system
Warning of ‘cognitive decline’ if schools miss out on AI development
England’s biggest education union voices fears following the announcement that a Google subsidiary is looking to adapt its chatbot for use in schools
IB issues November exam results to 23,000 students
International Baccalaureate highlights an almost 7 per cent increase in candidates sitting its November exams, including some resit students in the Northern Hemisphere
How do we define ‘learning’ - and why does it matter?
Most people would agree there is more to learning than performance on tests, but we need to formalise that definition to make sure it drives policy and practice, says Bernard Andrews
How else could the government improve teacher numbers?
NASBTT chief executive Emma Hollis reveals insights from teacher training providers on how to build on the small but encouraging progress in the latest recruitment data
Tuesday
Pupils in crowded and damp homes miss more school, study finds
Poor-quality housing affects educational outcomes as well as health, UCL research shows
Impact of huge rise in ASN numbers highlighted by teachers
Teachers ‘struggle to deal with the diverse demands placed upon them’, warns EIS union as it points to the stress and workload associated with additional support needs
Empty churches could be used for pupils with SEND, says Reform
A working group on tackling the SEND crisis is launched by Reform UK, to be led by former DfE minister Dame Andrea Jenkyns
5 key challenges in teacher recruitment and retention
Teacher workload and leadership ‘churn’ are among the big issues for the school workforce, an MPs’ committee hears from the NEU, ASCL and NFER
6 ways to identify pupils’ needs early
When we notice and act on pupils’ needs quickly, it can make a huge difference, says Anne Heavey, but teachers must have the right support to be able to do this well
David Ross Education Trust announces new chief executive
Simon Rose had been interim chief executive of the 36-school trust since September and has held other senior roles across DRET
How schools can raise awareness of blood donation
A former deputy head explains how her ‘Pint for Mike’ campaign, launched in memory of her late husband, is encouraging more young people to donate blood
