Dr Helen Stringer, head of Northampton High School GDST, writes for Tes about the benefits of providing pupils with outdoor learning opportunities.

Dorothy MacGinty, headmistress of Kilgraston School, writes for The Times about the importance of having programmes within schools to help combat pupils' "electronic addiction".

The Telegraph looks at what parents are doing to deal with rises in independent school fees, including buying homes near top state schools. By Adam Williams.

A total of 53 new free schools are set to open across England this week, with the Department for Education pledging to approve a further 110 free schools by 2020. By Jane Clinton, iNews.

Tes details five tips for teaching in an international school. By James Roriston.

The Guardian asks a range of education commentators what Labour's priorities should be for its planned National Education Service. By Liz Lightfoot.

Universities UK wants the Government to let international students stay and work in the country for two years after graduation. By Sean Coughlan, BBC News.

The Financial Times reports that Jacobs Holding has agreed to buy Cognita - the UK-based group of independent schools - for £2bn. By Javier Espinoza.

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