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As scholars, we are often taught by our teachers, colleagues, and disciplinary canons to believe that our field’s methods are best suited to answer our questions. But how can we truly be confident of this if we do not know, or dare to…

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ECA, which is shifting towards global campus delivery models as it enters its third decade in international education, will support Birkbeck’s India campus operations as the institute looks to “provide students direct exposure to…

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Though welcomed by chefs and campaigners, many schools say the government’s plan to remove ‘grab and go’ options from the menu is a step too far It is lunchtime at Richard Challoner school, a Catholic comprehensive for boys in New Malden,…

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According to a new survey by the British Universities International Liaison Association ( BUILA ), enrolments across UK universities were down by an average of 31% compared with January 2025, with the steepest declines reported across…

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This week’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag cooks up a treat!

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Entrepreneurship education is of increasing importance, yet Aleksandra Bavdaz and Rami Al-Sharif have noticed that gendered expectations in the classroom still shape who sees themselves as a future entrepreneur

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Georgia Gould insists government is 'putting more resources in to support it' as tens of thousands face anxious wait The post Teachers’ pensions delays ‘unacceptable’, says minister first appeared on Schools Week .

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Capital’s schools hardest hit in England and Wales by rising housing costs and falling birthrate, with further falls predicted in coming years Schools in London continue to be hardest hit by housing costs and the falling birthrate. Further…

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More restrictive immigration policies in the Big Four destinations – Australia, Canada, UK, and the United States – are concerning some international students about the return on investment (ROI) of study abroad. Prospective students are…

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The skewed perspectives in my A-level curriculum are staggering. Until that changes, harmful ideas about race and migration will live on Astrid Barltrop is the winner of the The Guardian Foundation’s 2026 Emerging Voices award (16-18…

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Faced with a cost-of-living crisis more students in England are attending university courses hungry. Reporting on new findings, Emma Wainwright and Ellen McHugh reveal the scale of this issue and … Continued The post On-campus food poverty…

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It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.

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Birkbeck, a member institution of the University of London, has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to open its first overseas campus at Sattva Tech Park, a major technology hub in Bengaluru. The…

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This blog was kindly authored by Naimatullah Zafary, PhD, Chevening Alumnus and University of Sussex Alumnus. On 24 August 2021, I landed in the UK as a Chevening Scholar. The world was watching the collapse of Kabul, and I was arriving at…

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New advice on 'getting children ready for reception' as ministers aim for 75 per cent readiness target The post Don’t ‘prolong staggered starts’ for reception pupils, schools told first appeared on Schools Week .

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Court lands sacked boss with costs bill following his defence of non-profit business The post CEO faces ruin after fighting directors’ bonus plan first appeared on FE Week .

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Georgia Gould insists government is 'putting more resources in to support it' as tens of thousands face anxious wait The post Teachers’ pensions delays ‘unacceptable’, says minister first…

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Capital’s schools hardest hit in England and Wales by rising housing costs and falling birthrate, with further falls predicted in coming years Schools in London continue to be hardest hit by housing costs and the falling birthrate. Further…

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The skewed perspectives in my A-level curriculum are staggering. Until that changes, harmful ideas about race and migration will live on Astrid Barltrop is the winner of the The Guardian Foundation’s 2026 Emerging Voices award (16-18…

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The universities have condemned the ‘abrupt’ decision to make students repay maintenance loans

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The post Tackling The Big Issue Of Wellbeing In Small Schools appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.

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Ofqual said the exam board failed to ensure paper content was fit for purpose

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Teachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication and potty training.

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As OfS tells ethics committees to rein themselves in and prioritise academic freedom, Joe Mintz makes the case that values can't be wished away – they have to be argued over in public

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This blog was kindly authored by Naimatullah Zafary, PhD, Chevening Alumnus and University of Sussex Alumnus. On 24 August 2021, I landed in the UK as a Chevening Scholar. The world was watching the collapse of Kabul, and I was arriving at…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: It has taken time to work through the government’s SEND reform proposals in detail. As both a parent and foster parent of children with special educational needs and disabilities, I … The post SEND…

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A new ongoing condition of registration gives a familiar refresh to ongoing registration conditions on consumer protections. David Kernohan has the detail

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About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back.

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For Jo Irving-Walton, generative AI use is just one angle in a wider dopamine problem in higher education

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Kashan Pirzada explains how leadership systems which prioritise immediate and countable outputs may generate short-term activity without longer-term impact

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Rising demand from children with special needs means the £140m required could come from government grants Councils in England need to hire 1,400 more educational psychologists at a cost of £140m to meet demand from children with special…

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If your staffroom feels a bit quieter on the recruitment front this year, you’re not imagining it. Job ads for secondary teaching posts are at their lowest level in nine years of data — down 32% on last year and 46% below pre-pandemic…

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About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back.

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Rising demand from children with special needs means the £140m required could come from government grants Councils in England need to hire 1,400 more educational psychologists at a cost of £140m to meet demand from children with special…

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The UK government has expanded its regulatory oversight for British institutions’ engagement with education agents. The existing structure for student visas in the UK provides an important backdrop for these changes. In brief, to sponsor a…

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Following December’s announcement of the UK rejoining Erasmus+ in 2027, today EU and UK policymakers legally formalised the deal under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Alongside welcoming the UK back into the scheme six years…

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Coventry University reported Navodya De Silva, 25, to Home Office after £8,000 arrived late, causing termination of visa A Sri Lankan university student says her life has been ruined because a one-day delay in paying her tuition fees led…

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We would like to hear parents’ views on their children’s school meals The government is to announce an overhaul to school food standards in England that will lead to dishes such as fish and chips and steamed sponges being banned . The new…

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Jane Robinson breaks down the barriers between global ambitions and civic responsibility in growing the UK's economy

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Jane Robinson breaks down the barriers between global ambitions and civic responsibility in growing the UK's economy

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The UK government has expanded its regulatory oversight for British institutions’ engagement with education agents. The existing structure for student visas in the UK provides an important backdrop for these changes. In brief, to sponsor a…

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Following December’s announcement of the UK rejoining Erasmus+ in 2027, today EU and UK policymakers legally formalised the deal under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Alongside welcoming the UK back into the scheme six years…

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Coventry University reported Navodya De Silva, 25, to Home Office after £8,000 arrived late, causing termination of visa A Sri Lankan university student says her life has been ruined because a one-day delay in paying her tuition fees led…

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We would like to hear parents’ views on their children’s school meals The government is to announce an overhaul to school food standards in England that will lead to dishes such as fish and chips and steamed sponges being banned . The new…

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In one UK university, researchers are studying how bats support ecosystems while also helping protect the Grenada Dove, Leptotila wellsi , one of the world’s most endangered birds. Then there are students who go on to land dream jobs such…

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This blog was kindly authored by Professor Harriet Dunbar-Morris, Professor of Higher Education, Visiting Fellow at Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford . As the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) moves closer to implementation,…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: SEND has been in the spotlight in Parliament once again this week. The Education Select Committee spent Tuesday morning having a look at the Government’s proposed SEND reforms in order … The post The…

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Jane Robinson breaks down the barriers between global ambitions and civic responsibility in growing the UK's economy

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Chancellor ‘frustrated and angry’ at the effect on UK firms and families and says US went into war without a clear exit plan Q: Why are you calling for an inquiry into Nigel Farage’s investment in a bitcoin firm ? Davey said that, in…

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The post England’s Education Workforce Shows Mixed Recovery But Deep Structural Pressures appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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An increasingly common view in government holds that STEM subjects alone drive growth. Geoff Mulgan argues such positions are fundamentally blind to the value of social sciences and humanities, even … Continued The post The myth of STEM…

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Massachusetts liberal arts college laments ‘heartbreaking reality’ and says financial pressures to blame A Massachusetts liberal arts college is set to close permanently due to low enrollment and financial problems. The board of trustees…

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This week, Teacher Tapp stats have been used in a BBC Radio Four programme, File On 4 Investigates: Are white working-class girls falling behind? The BBC asked Teacher Tapp to help investigate. We asked senior leaders about the caring…

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More than learning new routines and policies, entering a school for the first time requires understanding how the organisation functions. Schools are structured environments with defined roles, responsibilities and lines of accountability.…

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The post Can Music Help Revision? Study Finds ‘It Depends’ appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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The post Only Three In Ten Young People Feel Prepared For Adult Life appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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The post Creative Pathways Narrow Sharply For Young People, Cambridge Study Finds appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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The post England’s Education Workforce Shows Mixed Recovery But Deep Structural Pressures appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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An increasingly common view in government holds that STEM subjects alone drive growth. Geoff Mulgan argues such positions are fundamentally blind to the value of social sciences and humanities, even … Continued The post The myth of STEM…

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The government hails the ‘green revolution’ as a solution to economic decline, but some young jobseekers say the rhetoric does not match their experience On paper, Jake Snell, 19, sounds like the perfect candidate for a role in the UK’s…

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This blog was kindly authored by Lan Murdock, Senior Communications Manager, Taylor & Francis. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the research landscape, offering tools to analyse massive datasets, uncover patterns and simplify…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: Hope is not a luxury in the SEND system. It is what keeps families going through years of assessments, exclusions, appeals, and meetings that too often feel adversarial. Hope is … The post When hope…

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Joanne Caldwell argues that the sector can no longer afford to ignore the enormous contribution that professional services staff can make to doctoral education

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Jakob Feldfos Christensen asks what your equality, diversity, and inclusion approaches need in an increasingly complex and unstable world

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Hey there, Teacher Tappers! Big news for edu podcast fans – we have compiled our very own Teacher Tapp Podcast Chart 2026 Primary teachers 🥇 Two Mr Ps in a Pod(cast) 🥈 Teach, Sleep, Repeat 🥉 Thinking Deeply about Primary Education…

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Finding a work in translation is harder than you think. Discussing the creation of Zenòdot, a cross-referencing project for books in translation, Ausiàs Tsel outlines the challenges of creating a record … Continued The post The missing…

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Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.

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HEPI Director, Nick Hillman, reviews Bullyocracy: How the Social Hierarchy Enables Bullies to Rule Schools, Work Places and Society at Large (2020) by Donald Jeffries . The uncomfortable truths in Bullyocracy , a lengthy book about…

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Stepped student loan repayments sound progressive. Jim Dickinson argues they distract from an accounting structure that structurally rewards chancellors for squeezing graduates and hides the lack of public subsidy

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Despite strides in feminism, why do teen girls still seem to view themselves through the lens of boys?

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Keeping systems and buildings in working order takes investment and time. For AUDE's Syd Cottle both are in worryingly short supply

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New research by London Economics has found that following various changes to student loan terms, implemented since early 2022, the Treasury are making a surplus of £679 million for the 2022/23 cohort of undergraduate student entrants in…

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New research by London Economics has found that following various changes to student loan terms, implemented since early 2022, the Treasury are making a surplus of £679 million for the 2022/23 cohort of undergraduate student entrants in…

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This blog was kindly authored by Jane Embley, Chief People Officer and Tom Lawson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost, both of Northumbria University. For over a year, Northumbria University has been grappling with a structural challenge…

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This blog was kindly authored by Martin Blakey, a commentator and advisor on student living and housing and formerly Chief Executive of the student housing charity Unipol. 2025-26 has been a difficult year for all student accommodation…

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This blog was kindly authored by Martin Blakey, a commentator and advisor on student living and housing and formerly Chief Executive of the student housing charity Unipol. 2025-26 has been a difficult year for all student accommodation…

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Researchers say more speech and interaction around children can aid the development of young brains.

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Teaching in England operates within a clear legal and contractual framework. Still, many teachers – particularly those early in their careers or new to the system – are uncertain about their rights. This uncertainty can lead to overwork,…

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This blog was kindly authored by Professor Michael Mainelli, Chairman, Z/Yen Group and Chair of the Chartered ABS International Students Taskforce. Study roam The UK has long been a premier destination for international students – but as…

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Teaching in England operates within a clear legal and contractual framework. Still, many teachers – particularly those early in their careers or new to the system – are uncertain about their rights. This uncertainty can lead to overwork,…

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This blog was kindly authored by Professor Michael Mainelli, Chairman, Z/Yen Group and Chair of the Chartered ABS International Students Taskforce. Study roam The UK has long been a premier destination for international students – but as…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: This is Part two of yesterday's article about EOTAS, the out of school EHCP package that's been completely ignored in the SEND proposals of the Schools's White Paper. One of … The post Part 2: The…

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A new report from Studyportals and the British Council, “ Asia, Latin America, and MENA in global education ,” demonstrates the continued rise of study abroad destinations outside of the Big Four anglophone countries. Of the three featured…

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The post Ofsted Inspection Changes: Inclusion appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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There has been a growing debate around the repayment terms of Plan 2 student loans in England.

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9 April 2026 By Tim Morris, Liam Wright and David Bann Social science has long sought to advance understanding of the drivers of educational success, but doing so is harder than it might seem, even with access to a wealth of data.…

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This blog was kindly authored by Somayeh Aghnia, Cofounder, London School of Innovation. The conversation about AI often moves too fast. Faster models. Faster outputs. Faster decisions. And universities, institutions built to move through…

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The post Ofsted Inspection Changes: Inclusion appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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There has been a growing debate around the repayment terms of Plan 2 student loans in England.

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9 April 2026 By Tim Morris, Liam Wright and David Bann Social science has long sought to advance understanding of the drivers of educational success, but doing so is harder than it might seem, even with access to a wealth of data.…

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Culture isn't about economic growth but sometimes it is economic arguments that secure its future. James Coe squares this very big circle

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This blog was kindly authored by Somayeh Aghnia, Cofounder, London School of Innovation. The conversation about AI often moves too fast. Faster models. Faster outputs. Faster decisions. And universities, institutions built to move through…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: There is no denying the Government's Schools White Paper is a lengthy document with considerable detail about the reforms Labour wants to implement to our SEND system. But there is … The post The…

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Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans

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A new HEPI Debate Paper warns that rising financial pressures are pushing some universities into increasingly risky behaviour, with consequences not just for individual institutions, but for the stability and reputation of the sector as a…

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Hey there, Teacher Tappers! We hope you had a lovely Easter weekend – our numbers tell us… 🐣 Most of the Easter egg hunts took place in the South West. 🍫 North West was were the chocolate eating was most likely to happen. 👨‍🍳 🥘…

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Col. Jeremy Hansen is making history on the Artemis II mission as first Canadian to fly around the moon. But beneath the surface of the intrepid military man lies an exceptional academic background, deeply rooted in physics and space…

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Hey there, Teacher Tappers! We hope you had a lovely Easter weekend – our numbers tell us… 🐣 Most of the Easter egg hunts took place in the South West. 🍫 North West was were the chocolate eating was most likely to happen. 👨‍🍳 🥘…

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With "close to home" now the fourth most important factor in university choice, Mack Marshall and Jim Dickinson argue that DfT's failure to recognise students as a transport user group is becoming an access and participation problem

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Exams are everything in the compulsory sector, but higher education is moving towards authentic assessment. Gianina Harvey-Brewin asks why we can't be consistent

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The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.

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These companies now own everything from nurseries to care homes, squeezing vital services for profit while we foot the bill It was the free croissants that gave it away. And the Scandinavian-style furniture. And the tasteful pastel walls.…

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Universities in Britain rely on overseas applicants paying full fees, which has given rise to some unscrupulous recruiters and left many hopefuls and their families deep in debt When Sam started looking into studying abroad, it didn’t take…

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The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.

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by Kevin Andrews Digital accessibility in higher education is often discussed as a compliance requirement. Universities are expected to meet legal duties, publish accessibility statements, and make reasonable adjustments when barriers…

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BeReady works across multiple sectors, offering bespoke, fully-funded, interactive online training programmes. Our collaborative partnership with BeReady recognises our joint commitment to help solve sector recruitment needs and challenges…

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Universities in Britain rely on overseas applicants paying full fees, which has given rise to some unscrupulous recruiters and left many hopefuls and their families deep in debt When Sam started looking into studying abroad, it didn’t take…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: By Matt Walker, National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) We've covered the newly-renamed "Inclusion Bases"— previously known as resourced provision or SEN Units—quite a few times. They make…

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Spaces designed specifically for students from widening participation backgrounds offer a scalable way to build the social capital that traditional support structures struggle to provide. Amara Anyogu and Emmanuel Adukwu explain

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Philanthropy increases the gap dividing highly selective, elite higher education from the rest. Ministers need a plan for the sector overall About 2% of UK universities’ income came from donations and endowments in 2024-25 – slightly less…

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Philanthropy increases the gap dividing highly selective, elite higher education from the rest. Ministers need a plan for the sector overall About 2% of UK universities’ income came from donations and endowments in 2024-25 – slightly less…

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NASUWT's leader said there is a "ticking time bomb" if male pupils cannot be helped with misogyny.

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James Coe has been on his travels and has lessons from Serbia on the future of UK research

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James Coe has been on his travels and has lessons from Serbia on the future of UK research

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James Coe has been on his travels and has lessons from Serbia on the future of UK research

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What worked in elementary school often assumes a level of adult scaffolding that middle school systems quietly remove.

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by Saeed Talebi and Nick Morton A peer reviewer recently challenged our pedagogical approach. We had described embedding an industry-led research project on Digital Twin development into our built environment curriculum as…

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Essays used to be a prompt for dialogue, but more recently that conversation has been stripped away. Nigel Francis, David Smith, Kevin Campbell-Karn and Steve Rutherford reflect on how student generative AI use has surfaced a deeper problem

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A report found a correlation between EDI spending and free speech compliance failures that controls for institution size. William Mackesy argues the findings deserve scrutiny, not dismissal

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The UK's largest education union says librarians have reported "internal and external censorship".

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: By Dr Andrea Honess, Chair of the British Psychological Society’s Division of Educational and Child Psychology The government’s Schools White Paper and SEND consultation set out some welcome ambitions…

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The UK's largest education union says librarians have reported "internal and external censorship".

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Global scholarly information systems provide poor coverage for social science and humanities research taking place outside of the anglophone world and in languages other than English. Paul Donner, Stephan Stahlschmidt, … Continued The post…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: By Dr Andrea Honess, Chair of the British Psychological Society’s Division of Educational and Child Psychology The government’s Schools White Paper and SEND consultation set out some welcome ambitions…

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Rita Gardner stresses the benefits of deeper embedding of robust social science evidence and methodologies in the world of government policy

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With universities treating free speech as a compliance problem, Peter McColl argues the sector is missing a chance to improve the culture of debate itself

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As Plaid Cymru leads in polls ahead of Senedd elections in May, grassroots enthusiasm for one of its historic causes is growing In Putting Wales First, a recently translated history of Plaid Cymru’s political ideas, Prof Richard Wyn Jones…

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Hedge fund founder Chris Rokos said he wanted to "give something back" to the UK with the donation.

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by Nilakshi Das Transnational Education (TNE) represents a rapidly expanding form of cross-border provision, underpinned by an economic imaginary that positions the UK as a ‘key player’ in the global higher education market. While earlier…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: The Department for Education doesn't seem to know whether it's coming or going. Yesterday it was forced to issue a "clarification" over its consultation; specifically, the bit where it said … The post…

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As Plaid Cymru leads in polls ahead of Senedd elections in May, grassroots enthusiasm for one of its historic causes is growing In Putting Wales First, a recently translated history of Plaid Cymru’s political ideas, Prof Richard Wyn Jones…

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Hedge fund founder Chris Rokos said he wanted to "give something back" to the UK with the donation.

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Digital technologies have democratised the collection of visual evidence. However, as Kamari Maxine Clarke, Jennifer Burrell and Sara Kendall show, how this evidence is translated into evidentiary standards through the … Continued The post…

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by Nilakshi Das Transnational Education (TNE) represents a rapidly expanding form of cross-border provision, underpinned by an economic imaginary that positions the UK as a ‘key player’ in the global higher education market. While earlier…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: The Department for Education doesn't seem to know whether it's coming or going. Yesterday it was forced to issue a "clarification" over its consultation; specifically, the bit where it said … The post…

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Setting up new international partnerships can sound like an easy win. But for Joe Lyons, where there’s little at stake we should expect little in return

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Danny Clegg argues that equality impact assessments must shift from records of compliance to tools for co-production and foresight

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The government says assessments are "vital tools" for identifying areas where pupils need extra support.

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Spectacular cases of data fabrication and manipulation unearthed by dedicated “sleuths” are often seen as evidence of a crisis in science. However, discussing their new book, Thomas Plümper and Eric … Continued The post The real threat to…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: Today, we’re looking at a number of different research reports—most of them the Government’s own—that point to a growing mismatch between its mainstream inclusion ambitions and schools’ ability to…

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The public critique of higher education governance is making some boards anxious. Poppy Short, Matthew Howling, Richard Sykes and Debbie McVitty work through what can reasonably be expected from governors when sustainability is on the line

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The plate glass universities were founded on intimacy, radicalism and community. Adam Wright asks whether an obsession with growth has made those promises impossible to keep

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Media stories about foundation years, entry qualifications and weekend delivery all lead back to the same place. Jim Dickinson follows the data

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The National Education Union says schools need more funding to be able to make all classrooms inclusive.

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Jim Dickinson finds that disadvantaged students use AI as a production shortcut while their better-off peers treat it as a learning tool – and that the hidden curriculum explains why

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Hey there, Teacher Tappers! Easter holiday is on the horizon for many of you now, but exactly how long you have to wait before your break begins varies around the country. For the vast majority of teachers in London, East of England, South…

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Hey there, Teacher Tappers! Easter holiday is on the horizon for many of you now, but exactly how long you have to wait before your break begins varies around the country. For the vast majority of teachers in London, East of England, South…

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The landmark decision in an LA court may go beyond immediate impacts on defendants Meta and YouTube.

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Jim Dickinson unpacks the fallout from a DfE crackdown on weekend course misclassification – and finds students caught between forced repayment, forced delivery changes, and a system that is unlikely to accept blame

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Jim Dickinson unpacks the fallout from a DfE crackdown on weekend course misclassification – and finds students caught between forced repayment, forced delivery changes, and a system that is unlikely to accept blame

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New government guidance also suggests children under-two should not be watching screens alone.

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Jim Dickinson unpacks the fallout from a DfE crackdown on weekend course misclassification – and finds students caught between forced repayment, forced delivery changes, and a system that is unlikely to accept blame

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Given the sector they are targeting, it is perhaps unsurprising that new EdTech tools often claim to be evidence-based. However, as Natalia Kucirkova outlines, these claims can sometimes be difficult … Continued The post Three red flags…

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by Eleni Meletiadou The blog is based on the recent outputs from our COST ACTION CA20137 VOICES project entitled: ‘Lived Experiences of Neurodiverse Academics and Early Career Researchers in Higher Education: Identifying Structural…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: It’s been a month since the government announced the Schools White Paper and their consultation on SEND reform. The consultation’s still ongoing. If you need some inspiration or motivation to … The…

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A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.

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With placement students routinely clocking 75-hour weeks across study, unpaid work and paid employment, Mary Lawler, Adrian Wright, Mark Wilding and Martin Lowe argue the system needs safeguards it currently lacks

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Brianah Carter and Kathleen M. Quinlan find that the everyday labour of navigating predominantly white spaces shapes how Black British students see themselves – and their education

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The growth in global and open research has fuelled structural change in scholarly communications and at the same time created significant challenges in ensuring research integrity. Heidi Ormstad, Rebecca Lawrence, … Continued The post For…

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The Webometrics ranking of universities provides a valuable and more comprehensive open data alternative to traditional university rankings. However, as Vladimir M. Moskovkin shows mirror sites and an emergent market … Continued The post…

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Reading time, 2 minutes: Can you define “metacognition” and provide some examples? Metacognition in the classroom refers to students’ ability to adapt, monitor and transfer their thinking when faced with new problems… … closely linked to…

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24 March 2026 By Sandra Leaton Gray, Rita Chawla-Duggan (Bath University) and David Scott Talk of race in education often swings between two unsatisfactory positions. One treats racial categories as straightforward descriptions of human…

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24 March 2026 By Sandra Leaton Gray, Rita Chawla-Duggan (Bath University) and David Scott Talk of race in education often swings between two unsatisfactory positions. One treats racial categories as straightforward descriptions of human…

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by Joanne Irving-Walton What AI absorbs and why that matters Most debates about generative AI in higher education fixate on what it produces: essays, summaries, answers, paraphrases. I find myself increasingly interested in something else…

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by Amrik Singh and Joy Garfield In a world defined by rapid change, complexity, and interdependence, traditional linear ways of thinking are struggling to keep up. Whether we look at global supply chains, climate challenges, digital…

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Think you know schools? Try our NEW Teacher Tapp quiz! The post TappIt – ups and downs appeared first on Teacher Tapp .

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Hey there, Teacher Tappers! Easter holiday is on the horizon for many of you now, but exactly how long you have to wait before your break begins varies around the country. For the vast majority of teachers in London, East of England, South…

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Hey there, Teacher Tappers! Easter holiday is on the horizon for many of you now, but exactly how long you have to wait before your break begins varies around the country. For the vast majority of teachers in London, East of England, South…

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Referral Incentive Terms and Conditions Overview Thank you for being part of Teacher Tapp. To say thank you for helping us grow, we are rewarding you for inviting new teachers to join the app. Between 13 April 2026 and 30 April 2026, you…

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Children in care are among the most vulnerable in our society. Too often they face significant challenges that can make success harder to achieve. Yet we also know how transformative the right support can be. When schools and colleges get…

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19 March 2026 By Emma Brooks, Zhu Hua and Aine McAllister We first visit Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain by invitation on a cold sunny day in January, intrigued to learn more about this unique multilingual context. Tucked away in an Ealing suburb,…

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Training on how to teach gets plenty of attention in teacher training, but what about how to manage teachers? This is often overlooked, and to the detriment of teacher wellbeing. In our first blog on managing teachers, we looked at line…

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Children in care are among the most vulnerable in our society. Too often they face significant challenges that can make success harder to achieve. Yet we also know how transformative the right support can be. When schools and colleges get…

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19 March 2026 By Emma Brooks, Zhu Hua and Aine McAllister We first visit Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain by invitation on a cold sunny day in January, intrigued to learn more about this unique multilingual context. Tucked away in an Ealing suburb,…

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In The Research Files Episode 105, Jo Earp is joined by Dr Alexandra Hennessey from the University of Manchester to talk about a research study exploring how different schools in the UK have adopted the Well Schools framework. Their…

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17 March 2026 By Sandra Leaton Gray, Rita Chawla-Duggan (Bath University) and David Scott Institutions of education are not well served by the current public tone around sex, sexuality and gender. The debate is often conducted as a test of…

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17 March 2026 By Sandra Leaton Gray, Rita Chawla-Duggan (Bath University) and David Scott Institutions of education are not well served by the current public tone around sex, sexuality and gender. The debate is often conducted as a test of…

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by Cosmin Nada, Thais França and Biana Lyrio Universities around the world, and particularly in postcolonial contexts, are investing significantly in international student attraction. International students feature prominently in…

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What happens when students are trained not to give advice, but to coach? At British School Muscat, Sixth Formers are learning professional coaching skills to support their peers, transforming pastoral care into a student-led model that…

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Leaders, local authorities, parents and carers frequently ask about how we deal with complaints about a school. When we receive a complaint, we never rush to inspect. In this blog, I’ll explain the processes that we follow when deciding…

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Leaders, local authorities, parents and carers frequently ask about how we deal with complaints about a school. When we receive a complaint, we never rush to inspect. In this blog, I’ll explain the processes that we follow when deciding…

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10 March 2026 By Sandra Leaton Gray, Rita Chawla-Duggan (Bath University) and David Scott Decolonial feminist work is often misread as an exercise in inclusion, a corrective that adds neglected voices to an otherwise intact canon. That…

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10 March 2026 By Sandra Leaton Gray, Rita Chawla-Duggan (Bath University) and David Scott Decolonial feminist work is often misread as an exercise in inclusion, a corrective that adds neglected voices to an otherwise intact canon. That…

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Reading time, 3 minutes: Are you being asked to “do adaptive teaching” as if it’s a new initiative? There are lots of teachers, schools and colleges searching for ‘adaptive teaching’ ideas and support. There are just as many misconceptions…

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5 March 2023 By Jie Gao and Rachael Levy Many would agree that ‘literacy’ is a multifaceted concept. This is highlighted by UNESCO, who state that rather than a discrete set of skills, literacy is “now understood as a means of…

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5 March 2023 By Jie Gao and Rachael Levy Many would agree that ‘literacy’ is a multifaceted concept. This is highlighted by UNESCO, who state that rather than a discrete set of skills, literacy is “now understood as a means of…

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Reading time, < 1 minute What one teaching technique can transform classroom learning? I recently hosted a livestream with Patrice Bain, co-author of Powerful Teaching, to explore what actually improves learning without adding to teacher…

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Research Box focuses on equipping teachers to transform their questions about practice into action through action research within their own classrooms. Action research allows teachers to problem-solve issues through engaging with research…

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3 March 2026 By Sandra Leaton Gray, Rita Chawla-Duggan (Bath University) and David Scott When people talk about decolonising the curriculum, the discussion often slides into content. Which authors are on the reading list? Which histories…

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3 March 2026 By Sandra Leaton Gray, Rita Chawla-Duggan (Bath University) and David Scott When people talk about decolonising the curriculum, the discussion often slides into content. Which authors are on the reading list? Which histories…

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Reading time, 2 minutes: Is live feedback reducing workload, or just changing the paperwork trail? Live feedback isn’t a marking strategy. It’s a response strategy! Schools have embraced live feedback (often called “live marking”) to…