Opinion

Forget speed maths, schools need teachers who learn by degrees

There’s no quick fix to fill maths vacancies, but the degree apprenticeship will provide staff who can support pupils...

Freddie Whittaker
Cosette Crisan
DfE

DfE schools boss gets new job as white paper looms

Director general for schools will continue to play a 'pivotal role' in reforms before moving to the Cabinet Office...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
The Legal Leader

Do you know what your pupils are viewing on school technology?

In order to protect pupils from harm, and by extension to avoid legal action, schools should urgently reflect on...

Freddie Whittaker
Ane Vernon
Opinion

Seven communications tips to reset relationships with parents

New guidance is welcome, but we need to address a root cause sitting beneath policy and process

Freddie Whittaker
Tiffany Beck
Opinion

Our game of guess the Ofsted grade was more baffling than we’d hoped

How do pupils 'thrive' in a school where curriculum and teaching aren’t rated as ‘strong’?

Freddie Whittaker
Adrian Lyons
Mobile phones

Ofsted to check schools’ phone policies and ‘tougher guidance’ coming – DfE

Government will also consult on a potential social media ban for children and advise school staff not to use...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
News

Education questions: Ministers grilled on SEND, funding, free schools, social media and more

Live updates from ministers after they took questions in Parliament

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Opinion

Teachers can make English sing…or mute it with a fronted adverbial

Despite some concerns about the curriculum and assessment review, there is room for hopeful interpretation

Freddie Whittaker
Summer Turner
Opinion

Social mobility can be harmful if it means ditching your roots

Schools need to replace deficit-based narratives with approaches that celebrate belonging, dignity and identity affirmation, says Danielle Lewis-Egonu

Freddie Whittaker
Danielle Lewis-Egonu