Regulars 6 The plenary 19 International view 35 Ruminating on research 138 Cryptic crossword and Quiz
Careers
38 Tes Further jobs 44 Tes Leadership 52 Tes jobs
Tes is a member of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (which regulates the UK’s magazine and newspaper industry). We abide by the Editors’ Code of Practice and are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism. If you think that we have not met those standards and want to make a complaint, please email communications@tes.com. If we are unable to resolve your complaint, or if you would like more information about IPSO or the Editors’ Code, contact IPSO on 0300 123 2220 or visit www.ipso.co.uk
© Tes Global Ltd 2021. Published and licensed for distribution in electronic and all other derivative forms by Tes Global Ltd, 26 Red Lion Square, London, England, WC1R 4HQ (telephone 020 3194 3000), without whose express permission no part may be reproduced. Printed by Warners Midlands. Distributed by Seymour. Registered as a newspaper at the Post Office. Tes is a registered trademark.
4
Te s 26 NOVEMBER 2021
6
Be a bit selfish Why teachers need to learn to put themselves first sometimes, and how to ace your interview for school leadership
10
Have I got news for you? Tes’ 10 questions: newsreader and TV host Samira Ahmed talks about why she loved secondary, and snogging on a school skiing trip
14
Parking purgatory What action can a school take to tackle parking and traffic congestion problems at drop-off and pick-up times?
16
Ofsted overdrive Key news stories you may have missed this week, from Ofsted ramping up inspections to Covid tracing and the cost of uniforms
22
Swapping GCSEs GCSEs are coming under fire – but if your school wants to move away from the qualifications, what choices do you have?
30
36
Mind your language Demanding the use of standard English and received pronunciation in schools can be harmful to pupils, experts warn
Children of the Blitz The Second World War caused school closures and education disruption – so what can we learn to help Covid catch-up?
Next week The funding crisis What happens when a school runs out of money?