In a debate in the House of Lords yesterday, discussion focused on grammar schools and their impact on social mobility. The debate moved towards selective schooling and the attainment gap for disadvantaged pupils. Lord Lexden, ISA president, noted the Government’s recent joint understanding with the Independent Schools Council which highlighted the bursary support provided by schools, targeted towards families on the lowest incomes as well as looked after children.

Read the full debate in Hansard.

Mike Buchanan, headteacher of Ashford School in Kent and HMC executive director designate, writes for Tes arguing the need 'for a culture shift of behaviours, attitudes and vision led from the top of the policy tree' so that pupils are able to flourish.

Leo Winkley, headmaster at St Peter’s School, writes to The Times responding to yesterday's article that narcissists get better exam grades.

Letter below half-way.

City firms are urging the Government to teach primary school children about finance and money management, following a successful pilot scheme which found young people enjoyed the benefits of saving. By Sally Weale, The Guardian.

Does your school use any innovative teaching methods to educate children about money management or other financial issues? If you'd like to write a 400-800 word blog on the subject, please email georgina.belcher@isc.co.uk.

Research by the University of Edinburgh has found an additional year of schooling can raise IQ scores for life. By Tim Bugler, The Times.

Think tank Reform has published a report today which states that an extra 300,000 pupils can make 'significant progress' at school through the help of video tutoring apps instead of one-to-one tuition. By John Roberts, Tes.

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