Teaching
Discover the latest trends, research, and best practices in teaching and learning. From curriculum updates and innovative classroom strategies to the role of technology in education, we provide actionable insights for teachers and school leaders to enhance student outcomes.
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Sep- 2025 -22 September
Music education ‘vital’ to developing transferable career skills, survey finds
The Association of British Orchestras has launched a campaign to promote the career benefits of music education, following a survey that found that transferable skills developed through music education are “vital” to developing transferable skills. Through the #AnOrchestraInEverySchool initiative, the organisation is targeting children and young people preparing to choose…
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19 September
Disadvantaged pupils lose out on maths potential, UCL study finds
Children from disadvantaged backgrounds who show strong mathematical ability in primary school do not progress at the same rate as their equally skilled but more advantaged peers, a University College London (UCL) study has found. The working paper, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, raises concerns for social mobility. It found…
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18 September
Two million children unhappy in school, nationwide survey finds
Two million children are unhappy in school, according to a new nationwide survey from Parentkind. The survey found that 900,00 children found lessons “boring”, but poorer children and children with special educational needs were less likely to be happy with school. It comes as Parentkind launched the 2025 edition of…
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17 September
Medicine safety education added to school guidance in England
The importance of medicine safety and how to report side effects is now part of the statutory Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) guidance for schools in England. The update, announced by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) on World Patient Safety Day, means pupils will be taught…
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16 September
88% of teachers report shorter attention spans, study finds
Teachers worldwide believe student attention spans are declining, with 88% reporting they have shortened, according to a global study published by Cambridge International. The research, Navigating the future: Preparing learners to thrive in a changing world, draws on the views of 3,021 teachers and 3,840 students across 150 countries, as…
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11 September
School leaders reject revised Ofsted inspection plan, poll shows
Ofsted’s revised approach to school inspection has been overwhelmingly rejected by school leaders, according to a new poll conducted by the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT). The snap survey, which was conducted yesterday (10 September), drew more than 1,400 responses overnight. It found that 91% of leaders opposed the…
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10 September
Government to pilot new school profiles and expand RISE support
The government is preparing to pilot a new digital “school profiles” system and expand the role of Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) teams in supporting schools with low attainment. According to its consultation response on school accountability reform, the Department for Education (DfE) will begin testing school profiles…
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5 September
Cognita appoints chief people officer
Cognita has announced it has appointed Emily Lofting-Kisakye as group chief people officer (CPO), effective 1 September. Lofting-Kisakye was previously chief people officer for Cognita Europe and USA. Cognita said the appointment reflects its “deep commitment to building a supportive, values-driven culture”. The group has grown to a community of…
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2 September
ASCL calls for remote working solutions to tackle recruitment struggles
The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) has called on the government to enable more flexible working practices in teaching as education has become an “unattractive outlier” in a world of remote working. In its ‘A roadmap for a sustainable education system’ report, the ASCL said the education sector…
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Aug- 2025 -28 August
Proposals to criminalise NI teachers a ‘slap in the face’, says NASUWT
NASUWT – The Teachers’ Union has called Northern Ireland’s Department of Education’s proposals to strengthen inspection legislation in a move that could see teachers criminalised a “slap in the face”. According to the union, the move confirms the department’s intention to press ahead with plans to make it a criminal…
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