Such a great read with so many practical exercises. This book really highlights the importance of empathy and how it can have a positive impact on the way we treat others. 🙂 @rashmiwriting.bsky.social @empathylabuk.bsky.social
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Children’s Literature Researcher.📚 Mental Health & Oracy advocate. Girlguiding Leader. Sociologist interested in Education Policy. 🌎 #edusky
Ministers have no plans to reopen the previous government’s curriculum and assessment review as part of education reforms announced by the prime minister, Schools Week understands schoolsweek.co.uk/government-d...
Burnham government won't reopen curriculum review
Education secretary Lucy Powell also understood to be committed to existing reform timetable
schoolsweek.co.uk
To build a stronger, fairer society, I’ve set out three key priorities as Minister for Women & Equalities: Halving violence against women and girls. Lifting record numbers of children out of poverty. Supporting women in work, by closing the gender pay gap.
BREAKING: Secondary schools will be expected to offer new technical routes for 14-year-olds by 2028, the PM has announced – but unions have criticised a lack of detail in the proposals and the fact they have been released during the holidays
New technical pathways in secondary schools by 2028, PM announces
Schools will be inspected by Ofsted on vocational offering, but sector leaders want more details on multiple aspects of the plans
tes.com
Our new research suggests pupil wellbeing may be a major factor in declining school attendance. Pupils, parents, carers and school staff highlighted the links between wellbeing, online bullying, social media use and persistent absence. Learn more 👇
New research suggests pupil wellbeing challenges fuelling persistent school absence rates
Deteriorating pupil wellbeing is likely to be a major factor influencing school attendance, according to new research, with increased social media use and online bullying linked to the decline.
nfer.ac.uk
Heads and teachers have been “left torn” between personal and work commitments as the Pearson SATs results fiasco will eat into their holidays. schoolsweek.co.uk/pearsons-sat...
SATs fiasco leaves staff in less than a holiday mood
Many heads and teachers are facing having to process key stage 2 results during their summer break
schoolsweek.co.uk
Stop the primary assessment tyranny and empower schools to put creativity back on the table for all pupils… | via Ed Harlow www.teachwire.net/news/arts-ed... @neunion.bsky.social
Arts education – It's time to put creativity back on the table
Stop the primary assessment tyranny and empower schools to put arts education back on the table for all pupils...
teachwire.net
'Outdoor residentials pull kids out of their comfort zone, teach problem solving, improve confidence and build friendships – all skills that will give kids the resilience to help them cope with the stuff that life will throw at them as they grow' schoolsweek.co.uk/why-im-tryin...
Why I want to change the law to mandate outdoor education
Outdoor learning is far too rare – a third of children in the UK never, ever have lessons outdoors
schoolsweek.co.uk
Nearly half of primary schools are struggling to find time in the curriculum to deliver high-quality language lessons, British Council report reveals
Nearly half of primaries struggle to find time for languages
Languages are coming ‘under pressure’ from primary school onwards - but the primary experience is key to enthusiasm for languages in secondaries, finds British Council
tes.com
A brand new #WomenEd blog about the career break penalty women suffer in education, from Nicole Sherwood💜 womened.com/blog/flexibl...
The Career Break Penalty: Why Education Is Losing Experienced Female L
Career breaks are often a normal part of working life for working females. Whether it’s taking maternity leave, caring for a family member, recovering from
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Improving young people’s “work readiness” isn’t about fixing individuals, but fixing the system. Stronger links between education & employers and real workplace experience are key to helping young people transition successfully into work. Read more 👇 www.nuffieldfoundation.org/news/opinion...
What must change to improve young people’s work readiness? - Nuffield Foundation
Following the Milburn Review, our research provides a deeper understanding of work readiness and integration between education & employment.
nuffieldfoundation.org
❗Exclusive: Almost a fifth of children missed lessons this week as temperatures soared to record highs – with attendance rates plummeting even further in some areas schoolsweek.co.uk/revealed-att...
Revealed: Attendance rates plummet as temperature soars
18 per cent of children missed classes this week, as closures hit nearly 40 per cent of schools in one area
schoolsweek.co.uk
Next weekend, children across England and Wales can head to their local library to sign up for the #SummerReadingChallenge 2026 and start their summer reading adventure! 📚https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/ #GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026 #ReadToTheBeat
Targeted support for primary school pupils, setting up more vocational courses and shadowing the bosses at zoos are among the ways that schools are trying to give pupils the best chance of finding a job schoolsweek.co.uk/bricklaying-...
How some schools are trying to beat the NEET crisis
A recent report said schools were too focused on exams and university. Some are trying to buck the trend
schoolsweek.co.uk
Today marks the official start of the Summer Reading Challenge! Against a backdrop of concern about children's reading for pleasure, the Challenge highlights the essential role of libraries in building lasting reading habits summerreadingchallenge.org.uk
‘We all know that waiting for something can be hard enough – waiting with uncertainty is even worse.’ New analysis explores why uncertainty and poor communication continue to define the experiences of waiting for too many of us. 👉 Read the full blog: https://bit.ly/3SxIkQ4
Waiting Matters: Bringing Down NHS Waiting Lists Is Important But So Is The Experience Of Waiting
Margot Kuylen and Dan Wellings consider the results of the Health Insight Survey and finds that while waiting times have improved, for many the experience of waiting hasn’t.
kingsfund.org.uk
Ofsted inspectors will look more closely at whether pupils with 'barriers to their learning or wellbeing' are achieving well in schools from September Here's all the key changes you need to know... schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-the-k...
What's changing in Ofsted inspections from September?
The watchdog has updated the guidance inspectors follow when they visit schools
schoolsweek.co.uk
🎉 Today's the day! Thousands of children and adults across the UK and beyond have been taking part during this week's Empathy Day Festival - and today is EMPATHY DAY, our final day of celebration!
For too long, the story of social mobility has only been about a fortunate few leaving their communities for elite universities. This #SocialMobilityDay, we’re sharing a different narrative because #StoriesMatter.
Do policies affect everyone equally? Women still face inequalities in pay, work, care, housing and retirement. These inequalities intersect with race, disability and class, meaning the same policy can have very different impacts on different groups. That's why understanding policy impacts matters.
Happy #NationalNumeracyDay! We believe numeracy is essential for navigating modern life and making informed decisions. Today is a vital opportunity to build confidence with numbers and bring about a world where data is at the heart of understanding and decision-making. @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social
This week is Learning at Work week. The theme “Many Ways to Learn” is a great reminder that we should embrace that we all learn differently. What a great way to celebrate all the different ways we can learn and grow, to promote lifelong learning and professional development in the workplace.
Did you know beans are good for women's health? Unlike many 'wellness' foods marketed to women, they're affordable, accessible and already a staple in many kitchens. It's the perfect excuse to Bang in Some Beans! foodfoundation.org.uk/initiatives/...
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 is now law. It gives the government the power to introduce new requirements to better protect children and raise standards in education. Read more here 👇 #edusky
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 becomes law | The Key Leaders
New legislation has passed that aims to better protect children and raise standards in education. Get to grips with some of the new expectations coming up for schools.
schoolleaders.thekeysupport.com
It's National Gardening Week! We're sharing our own gardens with you this week, today is Lizzy (Admin and Marketing Coordinator) who says "My favourite thing about gardening is feeling connected to nature and growing my own food, even if it's just strawberries." #gardening #nationalgardeningweek
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