Dan Worth
@dan-worth.bsky.social
Journalist at Tes covering international schools and commissioning for thought leadersip and interesting things school are doing. I like running, cycling, books, puns. Two kids = very tired all the time.
Great to chat with the @iborganization.bsky.social chief Olli-Pekka Heinonen for @tesmagazine.bsky.social about hiw views on Russia, curriculum reforms and the UK's recent funding cut decision www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
IB chief on Russia, curriculum reforms and 'that' UK funding cut
Tes chats to International Baccalaureate director-general Olli-Pekka Heinonen during a stop in London as he tries to convince the government to reinstate IB state school funding
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November 27, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Great to chat with the @iborganization.bsky.social chief Olli-Pekka Heinonen for @tesmagazine.bsky.social about hiw views on Russia, curriculum reforms and the UK's recent funding cut decision www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
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THREAD: SEND costs to hit central government budgets
The cost of SEND support will shift entirely onto central government from 2028, and the OBR warns the DfE has no plan for how to pay for it, according to the OBR's Economic and fiscal outlook, published in error.
The cost of SEND support will shift entirely onto central government from 2028, and the OBR warns the DfE has no plan for how to pay for it, according to the OBR's Economic and fiscal outlook, published in error.
November 26, 2025 at 12:44 PM
THREAD: SEND costs to hit central government budgets
The cost of SEND support will shift entirely onto central government from 2028, and the OBR warns the DfE has no plan for how to pay for it, according to the OBR's Economic and fiscal outlook, published in error.
The cost of SEND support will shift entirely onto central government from 2028, and the OBR warns the DfE has no plan for how to pay for it, according to the OBR's Economic and fiscal outlook, published in error.
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I guess it’s a compliment that the top story on BBC London’s TV/online output today is a direct lift of a month-old London Centric story? But once again the BBC is consistently the worst news outlet for actually remembering to credit others.
November 25, 2025 at 7:52 AM
I guess it’s a compliment that the top story on BBC London’s TV/online output today is a direct lift of a month-old London Centric story? But once again the BBC is consistently the worst news outlet for actually remembering to credit others.
‘Don’t expect Grange Hill Singapore any time soon,’ one leader tells @emmaseith.bsky.social in this analysis of whether more state schools may open overseas campuses
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Will more state schools set up lucrative overseas campuses?
With one state grammar announcing plans to open schools in Dubai and India, what are the implications for the state sector? 'Don’t expect Grange Hill Singapore any time soon,' one leader tells Emma Se...
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November 25, 2025 at 8:49 AM
‘Don’t expect Grange Hill Singapore any time soon,’ one leader tells @emmaseith.bsky.social in this analysis of whether more state schools may open overseas campuses
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Cognita has quietly replaced its CEO with its financial chief on an interim basis as it seeks a new leader. The move, which happened in September but was not made public, has been confirmed today to Tes.
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Cognita replaces CEO with finance chief on interim basis
Frank Maassen left in September, with Andreas Tolpeit taking over while the schools group seeks a new permanent CEO
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November 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Cognita has quietly replaced its CEO with its financial chief on an interim basis as it seeks a new leader. The move, which happened in September but was not made public, has been confirmed today to Tes.
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The radio told me it was #WorldKindnessDay today as I set off on the school/nursery run so I let in every car trying to pull into the road I was on. I've never had so many waves of appreciation and flashing hazard lights of thanks in one journey.
November 13, 2025 at 8:39 AM
The radio told me it was #WorldKindnessDay today as I set off on the school/nursery run so I let in every car trying to pull into the road I was on. I've never had so many waves of appreciation and flashing hazard lights of thanks in one journey.
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Although the review had promised evolution not revolution there is nonetheless a lot of proposed changes for the schools sector to digest. Here is an essential breakdown of recommendations by subject by @dan-worth.bsky.social www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Curriculum review: what does it say about your subject?
The newly published review of curriculum and assessment makes a series of recommendations across different subjects. Find out how your subject could change if the government takes forward its proposal...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Although the review had promised evolution not revolution there is nonetheless a lot of proposed changes for the schools sector to digest. Here is an essential breakdown of recommendations by subject by @dan-worth.bsky.social www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
"When I no longer have butterflies about assemblies or meeting the new Year 7s or exam results day and all of those things, I’ll know it’s time for me to go."
Fantastic insights from Manny Botwe on leadership, representation, role models and aspiration. A must-read.
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Fantastic insights from Manny Botwe on leadership, representation, role models and aspiration. A must-read.
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Manny Botwe: ‘I may be the only professional Black male my pupils see’
In our How I Lead series, we ask education leaders to reflect on their careers, their experience and their leadership philosophy. This month we talk to Manny Botwe, headteacher and president of ASCL f...
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November 4, 2025 at 11:49 AM
"When I no longer have butterflies about assemblies or meeting the new Year 7s or exam results day and all of those things, I’ll know it’s time for me to go."
Fantastic insights from Manny Botwe on leadership, representation, role models and aspiration. A must-read.
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Fantastic insights from Manny Botwe on leadership, representation, role models and aspiration. A must-read.
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Ah commuting home in winter - seeing your slightly ghostly reflection in the window for about five months. Lovely stuff.
October 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Ah commuting home in winter - seeing your slightly ghostly reflection in the window for about five months. Lovely stuff.
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MPs call on Labour to reverse its decision to withdraw funding for the IB in state schools – but minister says ‘only 0.2% of students in 16 to 19 settings’ are taking the qualification
MPs urge Labour to reverse IB funding cut
Minister defends the government’s decision to withdraw funding for state schools to deliver the International Baccalaureate, saying that only ‘0.2 per cent of students’ are taking it
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October 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
MPs call on Labour to reverse its decision to withdraw funding for the IB in state schools – but minister says ‘only 0.2% of students in 16 to 19 settings’ are taking the qualification
Kazakhstan may not be an obvious destination for an international teaching life, but as @emmaseith.bsky.social discovered, it's a country growing rapidly and with plenty of teachers willing to share insights on everything from classroom reality to its stunning scenery www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
The view from Kazakhstan: ‘A hidden gem’ that’s growing rapidly
Kazakhstan is ‘off most people’s radar’ even though the rise of international schools in this ‘amazing’ country is presenting opportunities for teachers and leaders. So what’s it like to live and work...
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October 28, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Kazakhstan may not be an obvious destination for an international teaching life, but as @emmaseith.bsky.social discovered, it's a country growing rapidly and with plenty of teachers willing to share insights on everything from classroom reality to its stunning scenery www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
What does it take ot build and run an international school group of 121 schools? I spoke to CEO Nadim Nsouli from Inspired Education to find out - as well as his views on Labour's VAT decision, mobile phones in schools, AI and much more www.tes.com/magazine/lea...
Nadim Nsouli on building a 121-school group - and how big it could become
The founder and CEO of Inspired Education talks to Dan Worth about the rapid growth of the international group, the importance of quality teaching, ‘stupid’ government decisions - and why running 300 ...
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October 15, 2025 at 10:59 AM
What does it take ot build and run an international school group of 121 schools? I spoke to CEO Nadim Nsouli from Inspired Education to find out - as well as his views on Labour's VAT decision, mobile phones in schools, AI and much more www.tes.com/magazine/lea...
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Our free webinar, in which school leaders discuss the pros and cons of Ofsted's new framework and how they are preparing for the upcoming inspections, takes place this afternoon at 4pm.
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October 15, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Our free webinar, in which school leaders discuss the pros and cons of Ofsted's new framework and how they are preparing for the upcoming inspections, takes place this afternoon at 4pm.
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The news the DfE is cutting funding to support state schools that deliver the IB has caused a lot of concern - not least the reduction in choice it represents for pupils, and the timing for schools hosting sixth form opening day events www.tes.com/magazine/new...
DfE removes funding for IB Diploma in state schools
International Baccalaureate decries 'deeply disheartening' decision that it claims will affect 5,000 students but save little money
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October 9, 2025 at 9:22 AM
The news the DfE is cutting funding to support state schools that deliver the IB has caused a lot of concern - not least the reduction in choice it represents for pupils, and the timing for schools hosting sixth form opening day events www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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🔍 Is Ofsted's new inspection system fit for purpose? Join us for an exclusive free webinar on 15 October as @mannybotwe.bsky.social, @jonnyuttley.bsky.social and Cathie Paine of @reach2trust.bsky.social discuss the upcoming changes.
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October 9, 2025 at 6:05 AM
🔍 Is Ofsted's new inspection system fit for purpose? Join us for an exclusive free webinar on 15 October as @mannybotwe.bsky.social, @jonnyuttley.bsky.social and Cathie Paine of @reach2trust.bsky.social discuss the upcoming changes.
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I read The Name of the Rose recently. What a brilliant book. Bizarre and baffling, but brilliant all the same. Not a quick read mind!
September 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I read The Name of the Rose recently. What a brilliant book. Bizarre and baffling, but brilliant all the same. Not a quick read mind!
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When Dixons Academies Trust launched its 9-day fortnight for teachers, there was a fair bit of cynicism about whether it would actually be possible.
12 months on, @ellencph.bsky.social talks to the trust to find out what has happened since - and the impact it has had
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12 months on, @ellencph.bsky.social talks to the trust to find out what has happened since - and the impact it has had
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Dixons’ nine-day fortnight: how’s it working a year on?
Since launching its ground-breaking nine-day fortnight a year ago, Dixons Academies Trust says it has seen a drop in staff turnover and sickness absence. Ellen Peirson-Hagger asks about the challenges...
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September 18, 2025 at 5:56 AM
When Dixons Academies Trust launched its 9-day fortnight for teachers, there was a fair bit of cynicism about whether it would actually be possible.
12 months on, @ellencph.bsky.social talks to the trust to find out what has happened since - and the impact it has had
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12 months on, @ellencph.bsky.social talks to the trust to find out what has happened since - and the impact it has had
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Not sure if leadership is for you? Then why not look for an interim leadership role so you can test the water, suggests one teacher who did just that
Interim leadership roles are a valuable learning opportunity
For many classroom educators, the step up into leadership can be daunting - but taking a short-term position gave this teacher the chance to test the water
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September 18, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Not sure if leadership is for you? Then why not look for an interim leadership role so you can test the water, suggests one teacher who did just that
More international school sector appointment news: Affinitas Education confirms new CEO #education #edusky
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18-strong international schools group appoints new CEO
Affinitas Education, which has schools in the US, Mexico, Spain and Italy, touts hire as coming ahead of plans for wider growth
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September 8, 2025 at 11:26 AM
More international school sector appointment news: Affinitas Education confirms new CEO #education #edusky
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Should all schools be able to pay bonuses to teachers? With the government pondering this question, the answer is not as simple as you might think, finds @dan-worth.bsky.social
Why teacher bonuses for all schools is a tricky proposition
The government’s request for the teacher pay review body to consider giving all schools the power to award bonuses is more complicated than you may think, as Dan Worth discovers
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July 30, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Should all schools be able to pay bonuses to teachers? With the government pondering this question, the answer is not as simple as you might think, finds @dan-worth.bsky.social
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'Too often, media literacy is relegated to a one-off lesson or annual assembly. That is not good enough,' says a House of Lords report calling for more media literacy training for teachers
Teacher training needs to focus on media literacy, lords say
The ability to critically evaluate the media is a key life skill that is currently often relegated to a one-off lesson or assembly in schools, warns a House of Lords report
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July 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
'Too often, media literacy is relegated to a one-off lesson or annual assembly. That is not good enough,' says a House of Lords report calling for more media literacy training for teachers
“The fact they’ve said that, at primary level, terms like penis and vulva must be used is huge and really, really important.”
I spoke with safeguarding leads and RSHE experts to find out why the use of proper words for body parts in new guidance is a big deal #education
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I spoke with safeguarding leads and RSHE experts to find out why the use of proper words for body parts in new guidance is a big deal #education
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RSHE guidance: Why properly naming body parts is a big deal
Updated guidance saying that proper terms like penis, vulva and vagina should be taught to primary pupils has been welcomed by sex education experts and safeguarding leads
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July 18, 2025 at 9:28 AM
“The fact they’ve said that, at primary level, terms like penis and vulva must be used is huge and really, really important.”
I spoke with safeguarding leads and RSHE experts to find out why the use of proper words for body parts in new guidance is a big deal #education
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I spoke with safeguarding leads and RSHE experts to find out why the use of proper words for body parts in new guidance is a big deal #education
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10 years ago there was no gender pay gap between male and female secondary heads - now it's £6,000.
What's going on? @ellencph.bsky.social looks at the numbers and considers the causes www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
What's going on? @ellencph.bsky.social looks at the numbers and considers the causes www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Why are female secondary heads £6K worse off than men?
The gender pay gap for secondary headteachers is widening. Ten years ago there wasn’t a gap at all. What’s going on? Ellen Peirson-Hagger analyses the data
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June 17, 2025 at 8:46 AM
10 years ago there was no gender pay gap between male and female secondary heads - now it's £6,000.
What's going on? @ellencph.bsky.social looks at the numbers and considers the causes www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
What's going on? @ellencph.bsky.social looks at the numbers and considers the causes www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
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June 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Read the full exchange between Ofsted and the Department for Education discussing the “regrettable” and “disappointing” delay to the inspection reform consultation...
Ofsted delay: Sir Martyn’s and Bridget Phillipson’s letters
Read the full exchange between the Ofsted chief and the education secretary on the ‘regrettable’ and ‘disappointing’ delay in the watchdog providing its consultation response
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June 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Read the full exchange between Ofsted and the Department for Education discussing the “regrettable” and “disappointing” delay to the inspection reform consultation...