Paul Whiteman, general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), has called the Government's latest school absence data "deeply troubling" following the decision to stop recording when a pupil is off for COVID-related reasons. By Matilda Martin, Tes.

The Educational Institute of Scotland has revealed that parents who have witnessed their children’s education and mental health deteriorate during the pandemic are now demanding more teaching and less playtime in schools to help COVID recovery. By Mark McLaughlin, The Times.

Henry Briggs, consultant to chartered accountants Haines Watts and a former school governor, outlines some of the actions schools may take to offset some of the rising energy costs they are facing. Independent Schools Magazine.

Juliet Corbett, school strategist and host of the Independent School Podcast, writes for Independent Schools Magazine on how schools can approach fundraising for bursaries in light of the rising cost of living and consequences of economic sanctions on Russia.

Independent School Management Plus interviews David Cole, principal of the British International School Ukraine (BISU), on how he has kept the school running during Russian invasion. Mr Cole said "alongside this sadness I remain incredibly optimistic for the school, proud of our staff team and grateful for the phenomenal level of support we have received from across the world". By Irena Barker.

In the latest ISC blog, Pip Sanders, head of girls’ sport at Pangbourne College, explains how the school is working to keep girls engaged in sport while ensuring all pupils have access to a broad range of activities suited to their interests.

A report published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Media Literacy has found that nine in 10 teachers want media literacy to be integrated into the English national curriculum. By Callum Mason, Tes.

Sir Michael Wilshaw, former Ofsted chief, has suggested that leading headteachers should be sent into the poorest schools where they are needed and stay there for a five to seven-year contract to drive up standards. By Nicola Woolcock and Holly Papworth, The Times.

According to a report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies, which was commissioned by the Department for Education, graduates with a first class degree earn £7,900 a year more than those with a lower second class grade within five years of finishing the course. The report also suggests that grades can have a larger bearing on future earnings than the excellence of the university. By Jessica Beard, The Telegraph.

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