The Times reports that Westminster School, St Paul's School and Wellington College have announced they will be dropping the common entrance examination and will rely instead on a “pre-test”, consisting of verbal and non-verbal reasoning, maths and English. By Rosemary Bennett. The article quotes Patrick Derham, headmaster of Westminster School; Professor Mark Bailey, high master of St Paul’s and Julian Thomas, master of Wellington College.

Patrick Derham has written a Times leader on the subject, arguing that common entrance is an unnecessary "burden for children".

A survey, commissioned by Digital Awareness UK (DAUK) and the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC), has found more than a third of 11-18 year-old boys have shared offensive memes. By Camilla Turner, The Telegraph.

Robert Halfon MP, chair of the Commons Education Select Committee and former skills minister, and Judith Doyle, principal and chief executive of Gateshead College, argue that "careers advice should begin in primary school". Tes.

Tristram Hunt, director of the V&A, has emphasised the importance of nurturing young minds through play. By Helen Ward, Tes.

A headteacher at a school in Scotland writes his top 10 tips for headteachers on being the 'best leader'. By Nicky Murray, headteacher at Burnside Primary School. Tes.

An investigation has been launched following a minister's claim that spending on education in Britain is the third highest in the world. By Rosemary Bennett, The Times.

Ahead of World Mental Health Day, Andrew McBroom, assistant head (co-curricular and staff development) and mental health first aider at City of London School, discusses the vital role schools can play in supporting young people with their mental health.

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