ISC Daily News Summary

ISC Daily News Summary, 15 June 2018

Geoff Barton raises concerns over the Government's rationale behind drive for new grammar schools

General education

Geoff Barton (general secretary of ASCL) writes for the Tes outlining his views on grammar school expansion following a recent speech by Nick Gibb (link in article).


Consultant psychotherapist advises "conduct disorder" training for all teachers

General education

Consultant psychotherapist Brenda McHugh highlights an urgent need for training for teachers to help them manage pupils with "conduct disorder". By Jess Staufenberg, Tes.


Poor careers advice is leaving teenagers ill informed on their university choices

Higher education

A report published by the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee has identified inconsistent and insufficient careers advice negatively impacting teenagers' university choices. By Katherine Sellgren, BBC.


EEF suggests that children's undiagnosed eye conditions are hindering their literacy skills

Child welfare and parenting

EEF chief executive urges action on undiagnosed eye conditions affected children's literacy skills during Education Select Committee hearing. By Helen Ward, Tes.


Teachers' technology travails disadvantaging pupils' attainment potential

Teaching and learning

A Tes Scotland poll and concerns raised at last week's Learning Through Technology conference have highlighted an emerging disparity between teachers' embrace of technology which has the potential to disadvantage pupils. By Emma Seith, Tes.


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