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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Aug- 2025 -8 August
Chief executive appointed to lead new Welsh learning body
The Welsh government has announced the appointment of Dr Gwenllian Lansdown Davies as the chief executive of Wales’ new professional learning and leadership body for the education sector. Lansdown Davies, who is currently chief executive of Mudiad Meithrin, an early years Welsh-language organisation, will take up the new role when…
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Jul- 2025 -25 July
Lords calls for national media literacy drive as UK ‘falls behind’
Media literacy must be embedded in schools and supported nationally through public services, according to a House of Lords committee report published today. The Communications and Digital Committee said a lack of critical thinking skills in the UK population posed growing risks in a digital age marked by declining trust…
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22 July
Inquiry launched into white working-class educational outcomes
A new inquiry into the educational outcomes of white working-class pupils has named a high-profile panel of experts from across education policy, politics and school leadership. The Independent Inquiry into White Working-Class Educational Outcomes will be co-chaired by chief executive of Star Academies Sir Hamid Patel and former education secretary…
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21 July
Children to be taught ‘worrying and feeling down’ are not mental health issues
New guidance will reportedly teach children that “worrying and feeling down” are not mental health issues as part of new efforts to tackle a growing employment crisis. According to The Telegraph, new guidance will advise teachers to not encourage pupils to self-diagnose “normal feelings” as problems such as anxiety and…
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18 July
National pupil projections show school populations falling by 2030
The number of pupils in England’s schools is projected to fall by 2030, with the most significant drop expected in nursery and primary schools, according to the latest national projections. Figures forecast 4,205,117 pupils in nursery and primary schools by 2030 – a fall of 300,000 from 2025. The secondary…
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17 July
Gov pledges to tackle digital divide between schools
The Department for Education (DfE) has promised to help ”narrow the digital divide” in schools, promising to make “outdated systems and patchy connectivity a thing of the past”. Following a consultation with schools, the government has set out expectations for schools and colleges to meet six digital standards by 2030,…
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16 July
State schools falling behind in AI training, report finds
State schools lag behind private schools in access to artificial intelligence (AI) training and resources, a report by the Sutton Trust has found, with the charity warning of a widening “digital divide”. The report, which was published today (16 July), shows that teachers in private schools are more than twice…
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16 July
Ofsted outlines measures for phased introduction of renewed inspection framework
Ofsted has announced a series of measures to ensure a steady introduction of inspections under its renewed inspection framework, due to be rolled out in November. Fewer inspections will take place initially, with the most senior and experienced inspectors leading early visits. These will be supported by Ofsted’s in-house teams,…
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15 July
DfE unveils updated RSHE guidance for schools
The Department for Education has published revised statutory guidance on relationships, sex and health education (RSHE), which schools in England must implement from September 2025. The updated framework introduces stricter requirements around safeguarding, digital literacy, consent and parental engagement, with the aim of better preparing children and young people for…
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11 July
Ofsted launches engagement programme ahead of November inspections
Ofsted has announced it will run a programme of webinars and regional events from September to help education providers prepare for inspections under its renewed framework, which comes into effect in November. The sector engagement programme will begin when Ofsted publishes its final set of inspection reforms in September. The…
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