Writing for Tes ahead of this year's Bryanston Education Summit, Jane Lunnon, headteacher of Wimbledon High School GDST, warns that "over-parenting" makes children afraid to fail.

The Telegraph looks at the highest paying degrees, according to graduate salary. By Ashley Kirk and Patrick Scott.

Chris Whittle, CEO of Whittle School & Studios, talks to The Telegraph about his plan to open independent schools in 30 cities by 2030. By Simon Usborne.

Unions have raised concerns after it emerged teachers, hospital workers and police officers could face greater accountability should they fail to spot violent crime among young people. BBC News.

The Guardian has published a response to this story from an anonymous headteacher.

Keziah Featherstone, a headteacher and co-founder and national leader of #WomenEd, writes for Tes about teachers who engage in "banter" with their pupils.

The authors of a research report published by the Musicians’ Union and supported by UK Music and the Music Industries Association have claimed music education is in "a perilous state". By Fiona Millar, The Guardian.

The Government is considering making it a requirement for parents to sign a register if their children are home-educated. By Katherine Sellgren, BBC News.

The Times features a comment piece by its education editor, Rosemary Bennett, about the issue.

The Telegraph has launched a campaign called 'Girls, Inspired' in a bid to reduce gender inequalities in school sports.

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