Opinion

Councils’ support of AP schools is proof they play a crucial role

Local leaders understand that meeting the needs of vulnerable pupils requires both stronger inclusion in mainstream schools and high-quality...

Freddie Whittaker
Meg Powell-Chandler
Opinion

We don’t yet know if new SEND roadmap gets us off road to hell

The plan seeks to solve a problem not of this government’s making – and in the meantime we must...

Freddie Whittaker
David Boyle
Opinion

DfE maths teacher targets don’t add up when demand is growing

We need to ensure the growing number of pupils taking maths A-level are taught in classes that give them...

Freddie Whittaker
Bobby Seagull
Opinion

Now leaders must leap to the challenge of SEND reform

Every leader knows the kind of problem the SEND system represents for Bridget Phillipson

Freddie Whittaker
Dan Morrow
Opinion

Enrichment is a vital ingredient that gives school its full flavour

Clubs, sports and activities boost educational participation and achievement, and the government is right to recognise this, says Dawn...

Freddie Whittaker
Dawn Haywood
Opinion

How to support children to talk about conflict in the Middle East

Creating a safe childhood does not mean hiding difficult truths – it means giving children the security, the relationships...

Freddie Whittaker
Rachel de Souza
Opinion

Schools reform depends on staff knowledge and confidence

Translating white paper aspirations into improved pupil outcomes will depend on whether teachers and leaders have the knowledge, capacity...

Freddie Whittaker
Melanie Renowden
Opinion

Replicating Blair-era improvement is an out-of-London challenge

We need to keep the ambition, for sure, but we also need to build something new, led by the...

Freddie Whittaker
Russell Hobby
Opinion

It demands a team effort to keep pupils like Z in the game

Despite the structural barriers, many trusts, headteachers, local authorities and third-sector organisations are already beating the odds to embed...

Freddie Whittaker
Terry Grego