As half-term approaches, Geoff Barton takes stock on the first five weeks of full re-opening and the challenges still facing schools. He covers Ofsted, examinations, remote education, budgets,...
A sharp fall in the number of secondary schools able to remain fully open has caused widespread concern and renewed calls for government action.
A “Five Steps” framework to help develop whole-school approaches to mental health and wellbeing has been published.
Schools are facing up to a “long, hard winter” ahead as Covid-19 testing delays and rising infection rates have already seen a spike in the numbers of pupils being sent home.
Taking on a new headship is as daunting as it is exciting. Martyn Gordon made the step-up last September. One year on, he speaks with Sean Harris about the experience so far, what leadership lessons...
Some schools are failing to implement consistent Covid-19 safety measures, including social distancing and enhanced cleaning, while on-going delays to track and trace are putting school leaders in an...
After the Covid-19 lockdown, we are facing a growing attainment gap between rich and poor. Bethany Eadie asks how we might spend our Pupil Premium budgets this year and what evidence-based measures we...
Has the coronavirus crisis and the reliance on remote learning during lockdown made the case for a national open school? Ros Morpeth and Anne Nicholls believe it has
What kind of wellbeing and mental health issues will some students be presenting with this term and what signs should we be alert for? Dr Pooky Knightsmith considers 10 challenges we are likely to in...
Headteachers are reporting high attendances and a positive response from parents and children after the full re-opening of schools following the Covid-19 lockdown and summer break.
