First 16-year-old voters are already political, but they need schools’ support Teenagers who will vote in 2029 are forming views without the structure or understanding schools should provide
What we learned from four Ofsted report card inspections If the renewed framework can play a role in supporting our own high expectations, then we welcome it with cautious optimism
Forget the buzzword bingo, here’s how schools can get belonging right Children show us belonging is simple. If we see them, hear them, know them and accept them for who they are, everything changes
Intentional design: What stewardship of the school system really demands A mature school system should allow for specialisation without stigma and for divestment without failure narratives, writes Becks Boomer-Clark
Lessons for England on using AI to boost attendance As schools here are given an AI-generated target for attendance, one Welsh head explains how his school has used tech to spot patterns and trends
New year’s honours knighthood for Cabot CEO Stephen Taylor Plus a damehood for a prominent professor of social mobility as 57 in the school sector recognised
Signs of progress give cause for optimism ahead of 2026 challenges As we approach the end of another tough calendar year for school leaders and their teams, they deserve our heartfelt thanks
You can’t build inclusion on calming spaces alone Space is not the same as capacity. It’s a key difference that matters, writes Dr Nic Crossley
Beyond the scroll: 5 ways to support young people with social media Students tell me their biggest sources of stress are not tied to social media, but instead to their futures