- DfE issues supportive materials for school partnerships
- ISC Blog: 'Many instruments will cease to be played unless something dramatic is done about music education in schools'
- 'Treat children as individuals, not data subjects'
- Government's sex education proposals criticised by women's group
- Charity campaign to help educators recognise signs of epilepsy
- Children at risk of knife crime when walking home from school, study finds
DfE issues supportive materials for school partnerships
PartnershipsThe Department for Education (DfE) has issued supportive materials for partnerships, aligned with the Joint Understanding between the DfE and the independent sector. By Alix Robertson, Schools Week. The article quotes Julie Robinson, general secretary of the Independent Schools Council.
ISC Blog: 'Many instruments will cease to be played unless something dramatic is done about music education in schools'
ISC blogMark Bradbury, director of music at the Royal High School Bath, discusses the power of music – in healing, inspiring joy and aiding academic achievement.
'Treat children as individuals, not data subjects'
Teaching and learningAidan Severs, a deputy head in the North of England, writes about the importance of treating children as individuals, not mere numbers on a spreadsheet. Tes.
Government's sex education proposals criticised by women's group
General educationThe End Violence Against Women Coalition (EVAWC) has called for a revision of the Government's sex education proposals which, it states, is “squeamish about sex and sexuality”. By Alexandra Topping, The Guardian.
Charity campaign to help educators recognise signs of epilepsy
General educationA campaign by the charity Young Epilepsy is helping teachers and educators recognise the signs of epilepsy. By Katherine Sellgren, BBC News.
Children at risk of knife crime when walking home from school, study finds
Child welfareResearchers from Queen Mary University of London, Barts Health NHS Trust and two ambulance services, have found children are most at risk of knife crime while walking home from school. By John Simpson, The Times.