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 -30 September
Ormiston appoints Gareth Harris as education director for the North
Ormiston Academies Trust has appointed Gareth Harris as education director for the North, with responsibility for academies in Liverpool, Runcorn, Stoke, Grimsby and Derby. Harris was principal of Beamont Collegiate Academy in Warrington from 2019, leading school improvement as part of the Challenge Academy Trust. He will now work with…
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24 September
NI bursary scheme to tackle post-primary teacher gaps
Education minister Paul Givan has announced a bursary scheme to encourage more people to train as teachers in subjects facing acute shortages across Northern Ireland. The pilot programme, due to begin in September 2026, will target mathematics, chemistry, physics, computing, technology and design, and Irish-medium education. It is expected to…
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23 September
Students evacuated from Gaza to study at UK universities
The first students evacuated from Gaza are set to arrive in the UK to study at some of the UK’s top universities following government support to help them leave Gaza. The cohort includes those who have received the prestigious Chevening scholarship, which “recognises the leaders of tomorrow from all over…
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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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