everything curriculum | September 2018


An educational roundup of news and current affairs for schools


Measures announced to help schools reduce teacher workload


The education secretary has launched a series of online resources to help head teachers take action to remove burdensome responsibilities – freeing teachers to focus on what matters: inspiring pupils in their classrooms. Read more at the Department for Education


Government confirms funded teacher pay rise


Education secretary Damien Hinds has confirmed that a pay rise for teachers will occur, with £508m in funding being promised. Education unions have, however, called it a “short–term solution”. Read more at Education Executive


Ofsted plans to remove teaching and learning grade


The watchdog is planning to remove the teaching and learning grade from future school inspection grades. The teaching, learning and assessment rating that schools are currently given is to be combined with the pupil outcomes grade and replaced with a new quality of education category. Read more at TES


Teachers ‘need more training on childhood trauma’


A children’s charity has called for teachers to receive more training in how to support children who have experienced trauma. The survey by Barnardo’s Scotland showed that many school staff have not been trained on the impact of early trauma and “adverse childhood experiences” (ACEs). Read more at TES


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