ISC Daily News Summary

ISC Daily News Summary 20 February 2020

'State and independent schools must collaborate to spread opportunities'

Partnerships

Julie Robinson, chief executive of the Independent Schools Council, writes in The Times arguing cross-sector partnerships are key to a "levelled-up" education system.

Speaking on talkRADIO with Mike Graham, Julie Robinson reiterated her thoughts, highlighting the valuable partnership work already taking place between state and independent schools. To listen to the discussion, select the 9:30 - 10:00 time slot and scroll to 03:25.


LGBT-inclusive relationship and sex education to become compulsory in September

Teaching and learning

ITV News reports secondary schools in England will be required to teach LGBT-inclusive relationship and sex education from September 2020. By Jocelyn Evans.


Majority of university applicants support post-qualification admissions, findings suggest

Higher education

According to research published by Universities UK, 56 per cent of university applicants believe university offers should only be made after students have received their exam results. Tes.


Chief inspector warns schools are 'reducing their curriculum breadth' due to funding challenges

Teaching and learning

In a blog post published this morning, Amanda Spielman, chief inspector of schools, said schools are reducing access to certain subjects due to financial pressures. By James Carr, Schools Week.


'What to consider when hiring international school teachers at short notice'

International education

Ross Armitage, primary headteacher at Tenby International School Hong Kong, offers advice to international schools on how to support teachers who are appointed at short notice. By Grainne Hallahan.


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