ISC Daily News Summary

This year marks 50 years of the International Baccalaureate. Schools Week has published a supplement detailing case studies of schools offering the IB as well as comment and analysis from education experts.

Schools Week features a round-up of Piers Morgan's discussion with Sir Michael Wilshaw, former Ofsted chief inspector, at the Festival of Education. The Times also reports on this - focusing on Sir Michael's view of Love Island, a popular reality TV show, as an 'appalling and sad reflection of education'. Tes features an article following a talk by Peter Tatchell about sex education and his belief that schools should give pupils “all the facts”.

Nick Gallop, head of Stamford School in Lincolnshire, writes in Tes giving tips to schools on how to encourage team discussions and avoid any 'silent circles of assent'.

Samantha Price, headmistress at Benenden School in Kent, writes to The Times arguing that Matt Hancock's recent call to ban mobile phones in schools is unrealistic.

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Not enough progress is being made to address the gender imbalance in STEM subjects, according to a government committee. By Julia Belgutay, Tes.

The Federation of Awarding Bodies has criticised the Government's plans for a single awarding body to deliver each T-level qualification. By Julia Belgutay, Tes.