Workload action call to boost retention rates in Wales 22 November 2017 Wales’s largest education union has claimed that “unsustainable workload” and a lack of “respect for the teaching profession” must be addressed to prevent a “crisis” in teacher recruitment and retention.
Northern Ireland schools facing debt troubles 22 November 2017 Four out of every five schools in Northern Ireland will be in debt by the end of the financial year, unions are warning.
Vocabulary: too big to ‘teach’? 22 November 2017 Is it possible to ‘teach’ vocabulary, or is the notion too vague, complex and big to contemplate? Erin Miller looks at this whole-school challenge and offers a few ideas
School funding campaign lights up Parliament ahead of Budget 21 November 2017 High-profile buildings in London were lit up last week with messages targeting chancellor Philip Hammond ahead of his budget.
'Fragile’ computer science hit by CPD and recruitment woes 15 November 2017 A call has been made for a £60m CPD investment to boost teacher skills in computer science after a report reveals that more than half of schools do not offer computer science GCSE and that years of missed recruitment targets mean we have an under-supply of qualified teachers... 1 comment
Police warn of a rising number of sexting cases among young people 15 November 2017 Police in England and Wales are dealing with a rising number of sexting cases involving children
Bullying: Young people admit to a fear of ‘being different’ 15 November 2017 Children and young people are worried about appearing to be “different”, with many admitting that they would change aspects of themselves to avoid bullying.
Research casts doubt on US observation approach 15 November 2017 Introducing more frequent and structured lesson observations makes no difference to pupils’ GCSE outcomes in English and maths, according to the latest research findings from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF).
Wales plans cash incentives to boost teacher recruitment 15 November 2017 New and improved incentives have been introduced to attract top graduates into teaching in Wales.
Poetry to sustain NQTs through chalkface highs and lows 15 November 2017 All NQTs in Scotland are to receive a special anthology of poems to help them through the tough times, celebrate the highs and inspire them in their profession.
Work experience linked to better exam results, teachers claim 15 November 2017 Students uncertain about their future and those categorised as “borderline achievers” are the most likely to benefit from employer engagement in schools, research suggests.
ADHD stigma plagues half of young sufferers, research says 8 November 2017 Experts have issued a stark mental health warning for ADHD sufferers as a new report reveals long diagnosis delays and a lack of recognition from frontline staff. Pete Henshaw takes a look
Key stage 3 maths resource offers practical lesson advice 8 November 2017 Guidance to help key stage 2 and 3 teachers address some of the most common misconceptions in maths has been published by the Education Endowment Foundation.
Image bank helps young people to say ‘no’ to online sexting requests 8 November 2017 A free gallery of images and animations is helping young people to say “no” in difficult sexting situations online.
Schools asked to look out for signs of youth homelessness 8 November 2017 Research highlighting the potential warning signs of youth homelessness has been published in a bid to help those working in schools to spot students at risk.
School leaders call for PSHE to be given statutory status alongside RSE 8 November 2017 Following the decision to make relationships and sex education (RSE) a statutory subject, the government must also give PSHE similar status, school leaders have urged.
London schools turn to parents for funding support 8 November 2017 A third of parents in London have been asked to make financial contributions to their child’s school, new YouGov research has revealed.
Research gives insight into young people's drinking, smoking and drug habits 8 November 2017 ?Almost half of 11 to 15-year-old pupils have had an alcoholic drink, while one in five have smoked cigarettes and one in four have taken drugs, research has revealed.
Teacher recruitment scheme falls flat in Northern Ireland 8 November 2017 A drive to replace older teachers with younger staff in Northern Ireland schools falls way short of what is needed, unions claim.
Mental health: Three in four children miss out on support 1 November 2017 Phase 1 of government mental health review has revealed a fragmented system, long waiting times, and a majority of young people who do not get the help they need. Pete Henshaw takes a look
Large increase in child protection interventions 1 November 2017 Further evidence has emerged of a dramatic increase in the number of children at risk of harm and in need of child protection intervention.
Research inspires new character teaching resources 1 November 2017 Marginalised young people in Britain’s alternative education provision more commonly show a “sense of purpose” than their mainstream peers, research suggests.
Arts and Minds 2017: A celebration of diversity and equality 1 November 2017 Students from across the UK have added their voices to the fight against racism, prejudice and hate in the annual Arts and Minds competition.
Academy accounts under fire for fifth year running 1 November 2017 The government’s annual accounts for academy schools have been judged inadequate for the fifth year running by the National Audit Office (NAO) – with a lack of evidence over academy land and building assets a continuing problem.
One in five teenagers has been threatened online 1 November 2017 Almost half of teenagers have been victims of cyber-bullying, new research has found.
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