Mental health crisis: NHS warning over eating disorders and self-harm Almost one in five children aged seven to 16 have a probable mental health disorder according to the latest NHS research.
Staff wellbeing: ‘We are witnessing the slow disintegration of the workforce’ Insomnia, mood swings, over-eating, tearfulness, recurring headaches, difficulty concentrating – welcome to life as a teacher in 2022.
Increase in low-attaining pupils as disadvantage gap 'shows no sign of reducing' The proportion of low-attainers in year 2 classrooms has tripled for reading and doubled for maths post-pandemic, presenting significant challenges for teaching staff.
Ofsted graded judgements 'woefully blunt tool' Ofsted’s graded judgements are a “woefully blunt tool” it was said this week after 83% of schools previously exempted from inspection lost their outstanding rating.
Almost 3,000 primary schools – one in seven – have no library provision Primary schools in the North of England are significantly more likely to have no library provision, new findings show.
Leadership and workload more important than behaviour for tackling teacher stress Supportive school leadership and reasonable workload demands are most closely related to relieving the stress that teachers often feel, research suggests.
One in four children say they are 'frequently' bullied A quarter of children say they are frequently victims of face-to-face bullying, with those on free school meals or with SEND more likely to be targeted.
Funding crisis: 13 things school leaders may be forced to cut The stark reality of exactly how thousands of school leaders plan to cut frontline provision in light of the funding crisis has been spelt out in new research.
Safeguarding: Plea for politicians to get on with Online Safety Bill Thousands of online child sex offences will have been recorded during the on-going delays to the progress of the landmark Online Safety Bill, frustrated campaigners have warned this week.
Per-pupil funding to fall by £147 in real-terms, unions forecast Per-pupil funding will be lower in real-terms in 2023/24 for 90% of schools when compared to the current academic year.
Cost of living crisis: Four million children living in food insecure households With food inflation soaring, one in four households with children have experienced food insecurity in the past month – equating to four million children.
Safeguarding: School referrals drive sharp rise in children in need More than 10,000 cases of child criminal exploitation and a dramatic rise in referrals from schools have contributed to rising levels of children in need.
Safeguarding: How to avoid victim-blaming language in schools Guidance on how to avoid victim-blaming language and behaviours when supporting children who have been abused or exploited online has been published.
Spring term strikes loom as education unions issue ballots for industrial action The prospect of mass teacher walk-outs during the spring term is a step closer after the two largest teaching unions launched formal ballots over pay. It comes as primary school leaders could also be taking to the picket lines.
Free school meals expansion campaign picks up pace as cost of living crisis bites Expanding free school meals (FSMs) to all families on Universal Credit could yield a £25bn boost to the economy, research suggests.
Fewer SEN pupils being identified since 2014 reforms The identification of SEN “appears to have fallen” since the introduction of the SEND Code of Practice in 2014 and the move to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Dismayed and appalled: Kit Malthouse attacked for 'constant pressure' threat The education secretary is facing a backlash from school leaders “dismayed and appalled” at comments made during his speech to the Conservative Party annual conference.
Safeguarding: Funding injection to rescue children as young as nine from county lines gangs With more than 5,400 children aged nine to 16 having been arrested for drug offences since 2018, it is hoped that a £5m injection will help support services to rescue young people from the grips of county lines gangs.
Which subjects do parents value the most? Which subjects would parents like their children to be taught at school outside of the core curriculum? A new poll has sought to answer this question.
Pay cuts now 'an established feature of government policy' Real-terms pay cuts have become “an established feature of government policy” it was said this week as tension builds over potential strike action.
National Funding Formula: Bleak outlook for per-pupil funding in 2023/24 As the cost of living crisis rages and CPI inflation hits 10%, a quarter of England’s secondary schools will see their notional per-pupil funding for 2023/24 increase by less than 1%.
Energy Bill Relief Scheme offers discounts for schools An Energy Bill Relief Scheme will give schools and colleges a discount on wholesale gas and electricity prices for the next six months.
Unions mount legal challenge to strike-break law as teaching staff consider pay walk-outs A legal challenge is being mounted against a new law that allows employers to bring in agency workers to help break strikes.
'I don't know how I'll cope come the winter’ As the cost of living soars, families are feeling the strain and schools are on alert for the potential `impact on students.
Pandemic reading engagement gains slip away Four in five boys from disadvantaged backgrounds do not read on a daily basis, while only half of students say they actually enjoy reading.
