According to new research from the Education Endowment Foundation, the youngest children have been most affected by lockdowns and school closures during the pandemic, with an additional three pupils in every reception class falling behind on average. By Richard Adams, The Guardian.

According to a new report by the National Foundation for Educational Research, ethnic minority candidates are 'less likely' to be accepted onto teacher training despite showing a “clear and obvious interest” in the profession. By Freddie Whittaker, Schools Week.

Tes explores the potential role of new selective sixth forms in advancing social mobility, as outlined in the Government’s Levelling Up White Paper. By Grainne Hallahan.

In the latest issue of the Independent Schools Magazine, Charlotte Wilde, head of physics and head of academic enrichment at Wells Cathedral School, discusses whether online assessments could be used to improve pupil engagement with learning.

Andy Haldane, a former Bank of England chief economist and the former head of the Government’s levelling-up task force, has suggested that maths should be called numeracy to make it less “academic and scary”. By Nicola Woolcock, The Times.

BBC News reports that talks are to be held between unions, councils and the Scottish Government over calls for a 10 per cent pay rise for Scottish teachers to cover the increasing cost of living.

The Guardian interviews headteachers across the country on the impact of the rising cost of living on school meals. By Sally Weale.

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