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Curriculum and assessment review: 14 key points
The Francis review’s final recommendations include scrapping the EBacc, reducing exam time and making triple science available to all at GCSE
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🧵 The curriculum and assessment review has been published – here, @cerysturner.bsky.social rounds up the main recommendations, including scrapping the EBacc and making triple science accessible to all at GCSE (1/3)
‘As educators, we should never give in to moral panic’: @peterhyman.bsky.social explains why schools should allow debate to unfold in a way that gives space for teenagers' views to be heard, not censored
Ditch the ‘Andrew Tate assembly’ and start having proper discussions
A former adviser to Tony Blair and Keir Starmer says schools can’t just tell boys to avoid controversial content – instead, they need to give them the tools, time and space to discuss the world they inhabit
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November 11, 2025 at 6:35 AM
‘As educators, we should never give in to moral panic’: @peterhyman.bsky.social explains why schools should allow debate to unfold in a way that gives space for teenagers' views to be heard, not censored
The shortlist for the Tes Awards for International Schools 2025 is revealed – find out who’s up for an award, with contenders from The Seychelles to Singapore and Kenya to Kazakhstan
Tes Awards for International Schools 2025: shortlist revealed
The annual global celebration of international schools has unveiled its shortlist, with countries across the world represented
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November 10, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The shortlist for the Tes Awards for International Schools 2025 is revealed – find out who’s up for an award, with contenders from The Seychelles to Singapore and Kenya to Kazakhstan
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It’s the first day of (volunteer) Ofsted inspections today, but leaders have been told about changes to how the watchdog uses performance data just days before.
@ascl-uk.bsky.social say it’s reason enough for volunteer schools to pull out entirely.
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@ascl-uk.bsky.social say it’s reason enough for volunteer schools to pull out entirely.
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‘Major concerns’ over Ofsted data changes
Schools that volunteered to be first for new inspections should be allowed to withdraw because of changes announced by Ofsted just days before the new system begins, say heads’ leaders
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November 10, 2025 at 8:58 AM
It’s the first day of (volunteer) Ofsted inspections today, but leaders have been told about changes to how the watchdog uses performance data just days before.
@ascl-uk.bsky.social say it’s reason enough for volunteer schools to pull out entirely.
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@ascl-uk.bsky.social say it’s reason enough for volunteer schools to pull out entirely.
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
An international head offers 5 ways leaders can use AI to save time and improve workflows – from project management to tips for difficult conversations
5 ways AI can help save school leaders time and effort
A school leader in Vietnam outlines the ways he’s using artificial intelligence tools to streamline his workload
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November 10, 2025 at 6:35 AM
An international head offers 5 ways leaders can use AI to save time and improve workflows – from project management to tips for difficult conversations
‘If we imagine we’re small, we will think small’: the chair of governors at one village primary explains how her school has become stronger through strategic thinking and making connections
Why small schools need to think big
The chair of governors at one village primary says small schools under pressure can find strength from strategic thinking and looking outwards
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November 9, 2025 at 12:35 PM
‘If we imagine we’re small, we will think small’: the chair of governors at one village primary explains how her school has become stronger through strategic thinking and making connections
What does the curriculum review mean for the sector? @missgoodyear.bsky.social and @samgibbs.bsky.social set out six points for schools to consider as they plan to implement the review's recommendations
What the curriculum review means for schools
As the profession digests the curriculum and assessment review’s recommendations, thoughts turn to putting them into practice, write Tracy Goodyear and Sam Gibbs
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November 9, 2025 at 8:05 AM
What does the curriculum review mean for the sector? @missgoodyear.bsky.social and @samgibbs.bsky.social set out six points for schools to consider as they plan to implement the review's recommendations
A headteacher explains how his school overhauled its recruitment process to reduce applicants dropping out at the offer stage – and found many new hires in the process
How redesigning the teacher interview process boosted our hiring
After being demoralised by last-minute rejections, this leader explains why flipping the hiring process on its head has led to some impactful – and surprising – benefits
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November 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
A headteacher explains how his school overhauled its recruitment process to reduce applicants dropping out at the offer stage – and found many new hires in the process
Instructional coaching is an effective CPD approach – as long as we stay true to the evidence, write these two experts
How to get instructional coaching right
Instructional coaching can be a powerful form of teacher CPD, write Gareth Conyard and Jim Knight – but only if lethal mutations are avoided
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November 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Instructional coaching is an effective CPD approach – as long as we stay true to the evidence, write these two experts
ICYMI: #Ofsted has been criticised for revealing new details about how inspectors will use data just days before its new school inspections are set to launch
‘Major concerns’ over Ofsted data changes
Schools that volunteered to be first for new inspections should be allowed to withdraw because of changes announced by Ofsted just days before the new system begins, say heads’ leaders
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November 8, 2025 at 8:05 AM
ICYMI: #Ofsted has been criticised for revealing new details about how inspectors will use data just days before its new school inspections are set to launch
🌏 Two more global education groups are entering new markets as they seek to meet growing demand for international education
Inspired enters Canada and NLCS announces Hong Kong school
The continued growth of both international school groups further demonstrates the global demand for private education in numerous nations
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November 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
🌏 Two more global education groups are entering new markets as they seek to meet growing demand for international education
Exclusive: Volunteer schools should be allowed to withdraw from Ofsted's first report-card inspections over concerns about how inspectors will be using performance data, say heads' leaders
‘Major concerns’ over Ofsted data changes
Schools that volunteered to be first for new inspections should be allowed to withdraw because of changes announced by Ofsted just days before the new system begins, say heads’ leaders
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November 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Exclusive: Volunteer schools should be allowed to withdraw from Ofsted's first report-card inspections over concerns about how inspectors will be using performance data, say heads' leaders
Diversity and antiracism should be embedded into teacher training, say ITT providers in an open letter to the government, shared exclusively with Tes
Embed diversity and antiracism into teacher training, DfE told
Teacher training providers also call on government to set up a national body for early career and trainee teachers
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November 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Diversity and antiracism should be embedded into teacher training, say ITT providers in an open letter to the government, shared exclusively with Tes
The number of single-academy trusts has been dropping for years, but some of those that remain are top performers. So how will the government persuade them to merge with MATs, asks @jabedahmed.bsky.social
Can single-academy trusts survive?
Nearly 850 single-academy trusts remain, including some of the highest performing schools in England. Labour wants them to join multi-academy trusts, but persuading them won’t be easy
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November 7, 2025 at 6:35 AM
The number of single-academy trusts has been dropping for years, but some of those that remain are top performers. So how will the government persuade them to merge with MATs, asks @jabedahmed.bsky.social
The government will struggle to solve the SEND crisis or close the attainment gap under its current spending plans, new @instituteforgovernment.org.uk analysis warns
Government 'will struggle to fix SEND crisis by 2029'
The government's approach to SEND reform is 'disjointed' and its ambitions will be restricted by the budget it has set for this parliament, new analysis warns
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November 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The government will struggle to solve the SEND crisis or close the attainment gap under its current spending plans, new @instituteforgovernment.org.uk analysis warns
A three-year teacher pay plan is good news for schools, and its predictability should be welcomed by leaders, says this former trust CEO
3 reasons a three-year teacher pay plan is good news
A former multi-academy trust CEO outlines why the predictability that a long-term pay deal provides should be welcomed by the sector
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November 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
A three-year teacher pay plan is good news for schools, and its predictability should be welcomed by leaders, says this former trust CEO
In Scotland, @eisunion.bsky.social is recommending that teachers accept a two-year pay offer – leading to an initial 4.25% rise, followed by 3.25% in 2026-27
EIS recommends members accept two-year pay offer
Accepting the teacher pay offer would lead to initial 4.25 per cent rise for Scottish teachers, followed by 3.25 per cent in second year
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November 6, 2025 at 8:05 AM
In Scotland, @eisunion.bsky.social is recommending that teachers accept a two-year pay offer – leading to an initial 4.25% rise, followed by 3.25% in 2026-27
For all the sensible proposals in the curriculum review, until working lives for teachers are improved, it's just more stress and strain on classrooms everywhere, says @pepediiasio.bsky.social
Curriculum review: Plenty of positives, but it doesn’t change frontline realities
Until pay and working conditions are improved, other reforms to the system only increase the issues teachers face, says ASCL general secretary Pepe Di’Iasio
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November 6, 2025 at 7:35 AM
For all the sensible proposals in the curriculum review, until working lives for teachers are improved, it's just more stress and strain on classrooms everywhere, says @pepediiasio.bsky.social
A quota of 15% of school places should be given to pupils eligible for free school meals to ensure they have an equitable chance of attending an effective school, @bristoluni.bsky.social research suggests
Call for schools to have FSM pupil places quota
Giving pupils who receive free school meals priority for 15 per cent of places in schools could create a more equitable admissions system, researchers suggest
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November 6, 2025 at 7:05 AM
A quota of 15% of school places should be given to pupils eligible for free school meals to ensure they have an equitable chance of attending an effective school, @bristoluni.bsky.social research suggests
The government’s plan for an ‘entitlement’ to study triple science at GCSE will put more pressure on schools already facing a shortage of specialist teachers, experts warn
Triple science GCSE plan 'ignores chronic teacher shortages'
Giving all GCSE students an entitlement to study triple science will force schools to make 'compromises and substitutions' without a major recruitment plan, warn subject experts
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November 6, 2025 at 6:35 AM
The government’s plan for an ‘entitlement’ to study triple science at GCSE will put more pressure on schools already facing a shortage of specialist teachers, experts warn
A new GCSE in artificial intelligence stemming from the curriculum review could date quickly, warns @aqaeducation.bsky.social chief Colin Hughes in an exclusive interview
AI qualification at risk of rapid obsolescence, warns exam chief
In an exclusive interview, AQA chief Colin Hughes warns that an AI qualification stemming from this week’s curriculum and assessment review may not have a long-term future
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November 6, 2025 at 6:05 AM
A new GCSE in artificial intelligence stemming from the curriculum review could date quickly, warns @aqaeducation.bsky.social chief Colin Hughes in an exclusive interview
🌍 A grammar school in London is to become the first state school to open a fee-paying school overseas…
First state school to open a fee-paying campus overseas
Queen Elizabeth’s School, in London, is to launch a fee-paying school in Dubai and has further plans for two more schools in India
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November 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
🌍 A grammar school in London is to become the first state school to open a fee-paying school overseas…
As part of its response to the curriculum and assessment review, the government has announced plans to overhaul Progress 8. @ellencph.bsky.social explains its proposals
Progress 8 reform: what are the government’s plans?
As part of its response to the curriculum review, the government has outlined its intention to overhaul the performance measure. Tes has all you need to know
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November 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
As part of its response to the curriculum and assessment review, the government has announced plans to overhaul Progress 8. @ellencph.bsky.social explains its proposals
The DfE has rejected some of the curriculum and assessment review recommendations – @cerysturner.bsky.social looks at what has been dismissed or only partially accepted
Francis review: the recommendations rejected by government
The DfE wants full rather than phased implementation of curriculum reform - from 2028 - and puts the brakes on inclusion of RE in the national curriculum
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November 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The DfE has rejected some of the curriculum and assessment review recommendations – @cerysturner.bsky.social looks at what has been dismissed or only partially accepted
Ofsted has revealed what it has learned from more than 100 pilot inspections using its new report card system – @johngroberts.bsky.social breaks down the key insights ⬇️
Ofsted: 7 findings from pilot inspections
The schools watchdog has published findings from its pilot of new report card inspections, along with the changes it plans to make. Here is everything you need to know
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November 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Ofsted has revealed what it has learned from more than 100 pilot inspections using its new report card system – @johngroberts.bsky.social breaks down the key insights ⬇️
4 ways abandoning isolation has helped my school: one head explains the benefits of her school’s new approach to poor behaviour
Why I got rid of isolation at my school
One head makes the case against isolating students for poor behaviour – and explains the improvements she has seen since abandoning the policy at her school
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November 5, 2025 at 12:35 PM
4 ways abandoning isolation has helped my school: one head explains the benefits of her school’s new approach to poor behaviour