Tuesday
Teacher numbers target missed - but headcount rises slightly
Teacher numbers in Scotland increased by 63 between 2024 and 2025, meaning the government has fallen short of its target to restore numbers to 2023 levels
91¶¶Òõ Awards for International Schools 2025 winners revealed
Thirteen individuals and schools from across the world have been honoured at this year’s ceremony celebrating excellence and innovation in the sector
Why England only needs 400 academy trusts
If we want a trust-led system that works for pupils, staff, communities and the taxpayer, we need to drastically reduce trust numbers, argues Mark McCourt
Bringing common sense back into leadership: the 4 Ts model
Too often school leaders are guilty of overcomplicating things, says this assistant head, who shares a simple but effective leadership approach
Monday
Warning over breakfast clubs transport ‘barrier’
Former schools minister questions DfE officials on whether home-to-school transport to breakfast clubs will be a legal entitlement
As a tough year ends, another looms, but working together remains vital
The director of Schools North East outlines the reality facing school leaders in the region, and why help has to come from within
Let’s not repeat old habits with new Ofsted labels
A trust CEO outlines how his leaders will be held against new Ofsted outcomes – but also why labels are only information, not permanent judgements
Friday
Urgent task force needed to monitor international recruits, IOP warns
Call for support comes as latest initial teacher training data shows international entrants for physics rising by more than two-thirds
Teacher recruitment is turning a corner - let’s accentuate the positives
Positive ITT data should be welcomed by the sector – and used to shape a narrative about why it’s a great profession to build on ‘fragile’ green shoots, says Sam Gibbs
Will lifting the two-child benefit cap really make a difference to schools?Â
The government’s announcement that it will remove the limit was welcomed by anti-poverty campaigners. But to what extent will it help schools? Ellen Peirson-Hagger finds out
How we’re turning TAs into SEND specialists
A trust leader explains how the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship could be key to upskilling staff
Revealed: how RISE money is being spent
Nearly £19 million has already been spent on the government’s school improvement plan – but there are concerns over where the rest will come from
