Book Reviews Book Reading Lessons: The books we read at school, the conversations they spark and why they matter Unlike any education book you’ve read, this one deserves to hit the mainstream for its mix of nostalgia and… Find out more Book As we begin: Dispositions of mind, learning and the brain in early childhood This passionate case for child-centred learning in the early years lacks realism about implementing its ideas Find out more Book Schools of thought: Lessons to learn from schools doing things differently This book offers an enriching and varied tour of the best that schools around the globe have to offer Find out more Next 3 resources Book Artificial intelligence in the primary classroom: 101 ways to save time, cut your workload and enhance your creativity A useful guide to get you started – but not one that will empower you to make the best… Find out more Book Teaching Classroom Controversies: Navigating Complex Teaching Issues in the Age of Fake News and Alternative Facts This immediately practical and up-to-date book will help teachers navigate some of today’s most contentious issues Find out more Book Geoff and Margaret’s Old School Book of Retirement Tales It perfectly tickles that part of the brain that harbours memories of a childhood, says a nostalgic Ed Finch Find out more Blog Reviews Blog The Conversation – with Rob Gasson A falling out over research, ongoing controversy over Amanda Spielman’s legacy and redefining school trusts as anchor institutions Find out more Blog The Conversation – with Sarah Gallagher Setting, workload and pay, supporting TAs to work with pupils with SEND, and teaching consent Find out more Blog The Conversation – with Zara Simpson Ramadan, Women’s History Month and British Science week Find out more Next 3 resources Blog The Conversation – with Dr Jess Mahdavi-Gladwell The end of ‘school phobia’, inner leadership, belonging, curriculum and culture, and blank stares Find out more Blog The Conversation – with Shekeila Scarlett Pupils missing education, rethinking pastoral care, and homeschooling Find out more Blog The Conversation – with Frances Akinde This week’s conversation gets heated about the arts and reflects on the impact of toothless government guidance Find out more Research Reviews The Knowledge How multi-academy trusts are supporting pupils with SEND A new report shows collaboration offers crucial support for SENCOs – but it’s no substitute for government action JL Dutaut 1w Lillian Flemons 1w The Knowledge What do we really know about ‘managed moves’? A new report sheds light on the practice of managed moves and calls for urgent government action to improve… JL Dutaut 4w Whitney Crenna-Jennings 4w The Knowledge How do workforce views differ on pay and conditions? New data reveals who is most – and least – satisfied with their pay, their workload and the resources… JL Dutaut 1mo John Jerrim 1mo Next 3 opinions The Knowledge What does inclusion look like in practice today? New research shows remarkably little consensus about what inclusion means – leaving the schools who do it best exposed JL Dutaut 1mo Toby Greany and Jodie Pennacchia 1mo The Knowledge How can schools in poor areas attract more teachers? New research by the National Institute of Teaching shows a mismatch between what schools offer candidates and what teachers… JL Dutaut 2mo Professor Sin Wang Chong 2mo The Knowledge How are SENDCOs managing amid rising pressures? New research reveals the pressures of escalating need and insufficient resource – but diverging views of the SENDCO role… JL Dutaut 2mo Rik Chilvers 2mo Book review Young people on the margins Melissa Benn 3y Find out more