ISC Daily News Summary

Mark Steed, director of JESS Dubai - an international member of the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference, discusses the teacher recruitment crisis which he argues "is a global challenge". Tes.

Children’s commissioner, Anne Longfield, has said schools should teach children how to cope with the “avalanche” of pressure faced on social media. By Caroline Henshaw, Tes.

Two school leaders write on the subject of music education in schools:

Julie Shaw, head of instrumental studies at Notre Dame School, argues the key to music popularity is making it accessible to everyone and at any level. Read here.

Paul Jones, deputy head academic at Shiplake College, discusses the school's music challenge which sees teachers learning a musical instrument from scratch, alongside pupils. Read here.

Ofsted's chief inspector, Amanda Spielman, will warn those attending the National Children and Adult Services Conference in Manchester today that drug gangs are more likely to prey on children who have fallen out of education, as well as pupils from private schools. Tes.

The Science and Technology Select Committee is urging the Government to draw up a strategy for early intervention approaches, following research which shows a correlation between adverse childhood experiences and mental health problems in later life. By Katherine Sellgren, BBC News

For the first time in its history, the Scouts organisation will admit four and five-year-olds in a bid to help children from disadvantaged backgrounds to develop vital skills before starting school. By Camilla Tominey, The Telegraph.

Margot James MP, minister for digital and the creative industries, has said teenagers may be issued with a “digital identity” which would block them from accessing adult content and inappropriate social media. By Jonathan Paige, The Times.