ISC Daily News Summary

Antonia Berry, depute rector of St Columba’s School, in Kilmacolm, writes in Tes about the power of music to boost attainment and break down barriers.

Ofqual has revealed inconsistency in the quality of marking across subjects. By Will Hazell, Tes.

Schools Week reports that Ofqual has found a large number of examiners are unsatisfied with online standardisation.

Suzie Longstaff, headmistress of Putney High School GDST, argues the importance of teaching pupils about the business of entrepreneurship.

The mental health of teachers is not being monitored at work, according to three quarters of teachers surveyed. By Caroline Henshaw, Tes.

Afua Hirsch looks at the growing trend of schools asking parents to contribute towards their child's education. The Guardian.

A report from Parentkind has found 77% of parents would like more involvement in the education of their child. By Helen Ward, Tes.

Dame Sally Coates, director of secondary academies at United Learning, argues that schools should have the freedom "to sanction misbehaving pupils". The Times.

Reform, a public services think tank, has revealed that universities are failing to increase the proportion of students from disadvantaged backgrounds. By Nicola Woolcock, The Times.