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School leaders’ union could take Ofsted to court after Ruth Perry’s death 09.04.23

Ofsted could face a legal challenge over its decision not to pause its school inspections after the death of head teacher Ruth Perry, who took her own life while waiting for a report that downgraded her school to “inadequate”. The…

Education Committee launches new inquiry into teacher recruitment, training, and retention 07.04.23

The Education Committee recently launched a new inquiry into teacher recruitment, training and retention in state-funded English schools. Schools face huge teacher shortages and in 2021 reported the highest number of vacancies since 2010. Despite a 5% increase in teachers…

Secretary of State launches Good Friday Agreement Education Resources 05.04.23

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris has launched important new educational resources for pupils in Northern Ireland and across the UK as part of the programme to mark the 25th anniversary of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement. Secretary…

The Power of Technology in Education 03.04.23

“Artificial intelligence has the power to transform teachers’ day-to-day lives,” says Gillian Keegan, Education Secretary. AI technology offers many cutting edge opportunities and some schools are already leveraging its potential, with others eager to learn and understand its full capability…

How a human touch makes the best online learning 26.03.23

Scotland’s e-Sgoil (e-School) aims to harness the power of technology without losing sight of the importance of community and positive relationships, says Simon Hall What are the key ingredients of the high-quality, interactive online learning that we have found youngsters…

UN Commission on the Status of Women reaffirms the role of technology and innovation, and education in the digital age in accelerating gender equality 24.03.23

The 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women took place against the backdrop of continued backlash against women’s rights globally, from increased violence against women in the public space, to the gender impacts of the earthquakes in…

Company Class: Why higher education is still important in entrepreneurship 22.03.23

Entrepreneurship – the business of making one’s ‘side hustle’ successful – is not for the faint of heart. Indeed, being a business entrepreneur brings with it many challenges. Not least, maintaining some degree of work/life balance! As an entrepreneur, taking…

UK boosts girls’ access to education in the Democratic Republic of Congo 20.03.23

Minister for Development and Africa, Andrew Mitchell, launches a new programme to support 60,000 children to access education in the Kasai province in the DRC. new UK programme to increase girls’ access to education in Kasai, one of the Democratic…

Rishi Sunak’s ‘maths until 18’ plan questioned by experts 19.02.23

The prime minister’s idea for all pupils in England to study some form of maths up until the age of 18 would be challenging to implement, experts say. A panel of specialists told the Education select committee they broadly support…

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