Wellbeing text message service launched for teachers
The TeachTogether service will send weekly wellbeing text messages to teachers including supportive quotes, advice and links.....read more
Teacher training providers to make pass judgements
The Department fo Education has said it will enable ITT providers to make judgements on trainees based on assessments already completed and each trainee’s current trajectory of progress.....read more
Two academy trusts pledge to support suppliers
Two academy trusts have promised to pay all invoices from suppliers within 10 days rather than the usual 30-day period, to help with any cash flow issues in small businesses.....read more
Schools donate science goggles to help NHS
Schools are being asked to donate science goggles to the NHS to deal with the shortage of protective equipment during the coronavirus outbreak.....read more
BPS offers advice to schools on managing home-schooling
The British Psychological Society has published tips for dealing with school closures and navigating home schooling.....read more
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Take learning outside the classroom
Getting children to spend time studying the outside world has numerous benefits. But for teachers daunted by the prospect of planning a school trip, Mark Castle shares some tips.....read more
Interview with Ofsted's Sean Harford
We talk to Sean Harford, Ofsted's National Director for Education, about the amended focus of the inspection framework, and how Ofsted now looks at schools' handling of disruptive behaviour.....read more
