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Opinion: Solutions

How to create a culture of compassion and repair

Relational Inclusion has transformed behaviour, attendance and engagement in our schools and in others we have supported

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Anthony Benedict
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How to gather richer data for better inclusion

As the levers of accountability begin to pull the sector towards engagement, we must ensure our data is intentionally…

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Nic Ponsford
Opinion: Workforce

It’s high time leaders held DfE to account for workload

My freedom of information request revealed something very wrong with the DfE’s interpretation of what is a reasonable ask…

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Thomas Moore
Opinion: Governance

Leaving governance out of school reform is a recipe for chaos

Agree or disagree with policy and the pace of reform, we won’t get implementation right until we respect governance…

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Emma Balchin
Opinion: Policy

Labour is sacrificing standards and choice for a quick fix

The schools bill aims to change the relationship between schools and local authorities to mitigate the SEND crisis –…

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Michael Johnson
Opinion: Legal

Legal: What changes to pay and conditions mean for academies

Employment solicitor, Heather Mitchell looks at how provisions in the schools bill could affect the academy sector

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Heather Mitchell
Opinion: Academy trusts

School improvement is too human to be codified

The idea of ‘codifying’ school improvement is an impractical distraction from our most important work

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Annette Montague
Opinion: Solutions

Year-round special schools are the radical approach we need

The capacity crisis in special schools demands radical thinking, and the 50-week special school might just be the solution…

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Mark Wilson


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Latest Research

The Knowledge

How to gather richer data for better inclusion

As the levers of accountability begin to pull the sector towards engagement, we must ensure our data is intentionally…

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Nic Ponsford
The Knowledge

How engagement data can transform pupil outcomes

Our interim report shows the value of pupil engagement data for schools and policymakers driving up inclusion

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Jonathan Sobczyk Boddington
The Knowledge

The ‘constant dance’ of leading a values-driven trust

Our new report shows that providing a ‘whole education’ requires trust leaders to embrace a ‘constant dance’ of shifting…

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Toby Greany and Eleanor Bernardes
The Knowledge

How to use feedback effectively for CPD

Feedback is crucial to ongoing professional formation, so how can we ensure it hits home?

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Dr Ourania Maria Ventista and C.J. Rauch
The Knowledge

What do school leaders think will solve the SEND crisis?

As the education committee launches major inquiry, a new survey reveals SEND guidance isn’t fit for purpose according to…

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Laura Thompson
The Knowledge

Trusts are maturing – but their horizons are contracting

The 2024 ‘Being the CEO’ report reveals trust leadership is improving in important ways but strategic decisions is becoming…

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Rachael Gacs
The Knowledge

Is there an evidenced way to foster engagement?

An 18-month review of the evidence has led to a research-based guide for increasing motivation and wellbeing

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Steve Farndon
The Knowledge

Can ChatGPT help tackle teacher workload?

A new report reveals some positive findings about generative AI’s potential as a time-saver – with caveats

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Emily Yeomans

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