We’re yet to see what this white paper really means for academy trusts This is an inflection point for the trust sector. And its direction still feels rather uncertain
‘No excuses’ doctrine means zero insight into barriers a child faces Education has been warped by false divides, but schools that use vulnerability indices to identify need have found a promising middle ground
Best performing schools have the fewest disadvantaged pupils Children who are doubly disadvantaged – both having SEND and coming from low-income families – are being shut out of some of the best state schools
We listened to girls’ PE fears to score goal of better participation We know that empowering girls in sport is key to improving their physical and mental health, enhancing their overall enjoyment of school and building confidence and self-esteem
Reaching 6,500 new teachers will require a broader talent pipeline The long-awaited schools white paper presents the sector with lots of opportunities
War on Iran will blast a hole through schools’ budgets The prospect of soaring inflation raises the risk of teacher pay strikes and piles pressure on procurement, warns Alistair Wood
The blueprint for the meningitis outbreak was written by Covid When Covid-19 arrived, the headteacher job description was torn up
Live blog from the NASUWT and NEU conferences The NEU is gathering in Brighton this week, while the NASUWT will assemble in Birmingham on Friday
By focusing on schools, the white paper fails to put children first The document has missed a significant opportunity to state clearly that children really do come first