The Telegraph writes a feature on the 16 prep school boys who are choristers at King's College School in Cambridge and who sing the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols – listened to by tens of millions every Christmas Eve. By Guy Kelly.

John Claughton, former chief master at King Edward’s School Birmingham, and Richard Russell, headmaster of Colfe’s School, write to The Times arguing that changes made by The King Edward VI Academy Trust, to prioritise disadvantaged local children in their admissions criteria, will raise the aspirations of many children and aid social mobility.

An investigation by the Sunday Telegraph has found software designed to tackle extremism in schools can spy on pupils through webcams. By Ellie Zolfagharifard, The Telegraph.

Natalie Perera, executive director of the Education Policy Institute (EPI), looks back at education policy in 2018. Schools Week.

A report published by the Policy Exchange think tank has said badly behaved children are pushing teachers away from the profession and recommends that “low-level” disruption is taken “far more seriously”. By Jack Maidment, The Telegraph.

Chris McGovern, chair of the Campaign for Real Education and a former headteacher, writes a comment piece in The Telegraph arguing that the Policy Exchange report "must be acted upon" to protect the future of our schools.

Dr Bernard Trafford, writer, educationalist, musician and former independent school headteacher, discusses the recent controversy around university unconditional offers. Tes.

The Information Commissioner’s Office has reported a rise in reports of disclosure issues by the education sector. By Freddie Whittaker, Schools Week.

A report published by Brighton and Hove city council is encouraging teachers to discuss menstruation in a way that is "inclusive of all genders". By Greg Hurst, The Times.

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