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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Oct- 2025 -30 October
NASUWT Scotland to ballot members over lack of progress on class time pledge
Members of NASUWT – The Teachers’ Union in Scotland will be balloted for industrial action following a lack of progress on a pledge to reduce class contact time for teachers. The union said the move follows the “failure” of the Scottish Government to make “significant progress” on its manifesto commitment…
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29 October
Disadvantaged schools face steep recruitment challenges, EEF study finds
Schools serving disadvantaged communities face “significant” barriers in attracting teachers, particularly at secondary level, with many recruitment incentives proving costly, new research has found. According to a new study published by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and led by Teacher Tapp co-founder professor Becky Allen, teachers, on average, require a…
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24 October
NEU and ASCL to formally support NAHT’s legal action against Ofsted
The National Education Union (NEU) and the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) have confirmed their formal support of NAHT’s legal action against Ofsted and its proposed new framework. Both unions have agreed to provide witness statements and said they will support NAHT’s judicial review going forward. NAHT launched…
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20 October
OfS consults on revised teaching framework
The Office for Students (OfS) has launched a consultation on plans to overhaul the way teaching quality is assessed across English universities and colleges. Under the proposals, the OfS said it intends to combine its current quality monitoring work with the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) into a single system. The…
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17 October
OfS investigates Fairfield-Bath Spa partnership
The Office for Students (OfS) has opened an investigation into Fairfield School of Business and Bath Spa University, focusing on the quality and management of courses delivered under a partnership between the two institutions. The regulator announced that the inquiry relates to Bath Spa University students taught by Fairfield School…
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15 October
Most secondary teachers say misogyny in schools has worsened, poll finds
The majority of secondary school teachers believe that misogynistic attitudes in schools have “worsened”, according to a new poll by YouGov. The survey of more than 1,000 teachers found that two-thirds of those working in secondary schools see misogynistic behaviour among boys as a problem, with 16% describing it as…
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8 October
More teachers taking on second jobs amid increased financial woes
A new survey of teachers in Scotland has highlighted worsening financial pressures in the profession, with many reporting reduced personal spending and increased money worries compared with last year. NASUWT – The Teachers’ Union found that 14% of teachers have taken a second job to supplement their income, up from…
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7 October
Union warns Welsh teacher incentives overlook workloads
School leaders’ union NAHT Cymru has warned that the Welsh government’s new teacher incentives package fails to address the wider conditions driving staff shortages across schools. It comes after the Welsh government announced the new incentives package on 5 October, coinciding with World Teachers’ Day as part of efforts to…
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6 October
British Dyslexia Association calls for national strategy to support pupils
The British Dyslexia Association has urged the government to create a national dyslexia strategy after research found that many children with the condition feel excluded from the education system. Its findings come from a new report – ‘Set up for somebody else’: Young people with dyslexia in the education system…
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1 October
Ofsted finds gaps in SEND preparation across teacher training
Ofsted has identified inconsistencies in how initial teacher education (ITE) providers prepare trainees to teach pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, following thematic monitoring visits in 2024/25. Inspectors found most providers integrate SEND across the curriculum, often drawing on Education Endowment Foundation research and government guidance. However, coverage is…
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