Alex Burghart, the new skills minister, has warned that schools and teachers are facing "abhorrent" levels of intimidation from anti-vaxxers over jabs for 12 to 15-year-olds. By Nicola Woolcock, The Times.

According to Tes, students who wish to receive the vaccine but do not have parental consent could be diverted to venues away from schools in areas where anti-vaccination protests have taken place. By Catherine Lough.

Andrew Banks, a partner at law firm Stone King, writes in Tes breaking down the concept of Gillick competency for schools.

New figures from Public Health England reveal a surge in the number of COVID infections among teenagers, with the seven-day case rate for 10 to 19-year-olds nearly three times the average for all age groups. By Jane Merrick, iNews.

Paul Whiteman, general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers, has called on ministers to increase school funding above levels seen in 2010 to help schools overcome challenges related to COVID, Brexit and climate change. By John Roberts, Tes.

Tes reports 23 independent schools in membership of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST) could leave the Teachers' Pension Scheme. By Amy Gibbons. The article quotes Cheryl Giovannoni, chief executive of the GDST.

Schools Week summarises Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer's vision for schools, as outlined in his Fabian Society essay entitled The Road Ahead. By Freddie Whittaker.

According to a report from UCAS and the charity Stonewall, LGBT+ students feel more comfortable being open about their sexual orientation or gender at university than at school. By Will Hazell, iNews.

According to a study conducted by University College London, primary school tests do not seem to have a significant effect on the wellbeing and happiness of children. By Eleanor Sly, The Independent.

Chris Barnes, head of Year 6 at Crescendo-HELP International School in Malaysia, writes in Tes outlining why he believes UK schools should not overlook applications from international teachers.

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