Research carried out on behalf of the Government’s Get Into Teaching campaign has revealed two in five people believe they would make a good teacher but, according to unions, the workload and low pay are putting them off. By Eleanor Busby, The Independent.

As sixth formers compete for a place at one of the top universities, many are completing "mini dissertations” to prepare for their future studies. By Rosemary Bennett and Chris Matthews, The Times.

Under the Government's new health education plans, children as young as five will be taught basic first aid as a compulsory part of the curriculum. By Anna Mikhailova, The Telegraph.

Dr Emma Kell, a secondary teacher in north-east London, discusses the importance of making school toilets a safe space. Tes.

Michael Tidd, a headteacher in West Sussex, discusses why he feels education jargon should be abandoned. Tes.

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