John Roberts

New: Papers uncovered by @TesScotland show that the gov wanted to start phasing in its pledge to reduce class-contact time in August, starting with a 50-minute reduction in the time primary staff spend teaching But the proposals were rejected by councils tes.com/magazine/news/…

The education secretary has asked the pay review body to make teacher pay recommendations for the next three years in an attempt to give schools more certainty over their budgets. tes.com/magazine/news/…

A former education secretary and the government’s school standards adviser are among those who have been appointed to the board of an inquiry investigating the educational outcomes of white, working-class children and young people. tes.com/magazine/news/…

Inclusion in schools is the big policy focus of the moment. But is a drive to stop bad practice missing from the agenda? My long read for @tes . tes.com/magazine/news/…

David Ross Education Trust has appointed Julian Appleyard as its new CEO, starting in post in 2026. tes.com/magazine/news/…

State schools are falling behind private schools in adopting artificial intelligence, @suttontrust survey suggests, as the charity calls on government to tackle ‘digital divide’ tes.com/magazine/news/…

Earlier this year there were claims that a focus on extracts not whole books in English was ruining pupils' ability to engage with literature. So how do we ensure GCSE studies promotes reading for pleasure? tes.com/magazine/teach…

New revised RSHE guidance for schools contains more content on online safety, including tackling online misogyny. tes.com/magazine/news/…

Academy trusts are being hit by increases in supplier costs that are “significantly” worse than feared, leaders have told @Tes. Exclusive by @jasminenorden tes.com/magazine/news/…

Tes can reveal the 20 leaders on the Department for Education’s new multi-academy trust (MAT) CEO advisory group. Exclusive by @jasminenorden tes.com/magazine/news/…

The primary school teacher killed while trying to protect her class in the Dunblane massacre has been recognised with a new honour for UK public servants who died in the line of duty. tes.com/magazine/news/…

Ofsted chief inspector Sir Martyn Oliver has apologised for the fact that schools will no longer get a full term’s notice before the watchdog launches its new inspections. tes.com/magazine/news/…

In percentage terms, the increase in popularity of GCSE statistics is the largest of any subject across all GCSEs and A-levels … A surprising find from diving into subject-level Ofqual provisional exam entries data from 2021 to 2025 for @tes

The government has announced that it will extend the statutory override that allows local authorities to keep their SEND spending deficits off their books tes.com/magazine/news/…

Interesting piece from @ellencph at @tes with commentary from our co-chairs @BarlowCaroline and Keziah Featherstone

Exclusive: Exam boards’ inflation-busting fee increases revealed “It’s completely unacceptable that schools and colleges have been faced with yet another rising cost that they can do nothing about," @pepediiasio tells @ramshodgson tes.com/magazine/news/…

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The DfE has proposed changing the roles whose pay is covered by the new Schools Support Staff Negotiating Body. Here is everything you need to know ⬇️ tes.com/magazine/news/…

So sad to hear the news of Brian Wilson passing away. And my thoughts turn to my late friend @sargecraig who adored his work. Going to see the Smile concert with him 20 plus yrs ago is one of my favourite memories . bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…