Big tech AI marketing rewrites the future of education If we passively consume and believe big tech’s vision for AI we’ll be tricked into ceding control of our profession, warns Catherine Buckler
Nigel de Gruchy, the teachers’ champion who savaged with a soundbite The former trade union leader has died at the age of 82. One of his successors, Dr Patrick Roach, pays tribute
Education starts at home, so we bought 20 of them for families Short-term lets and instability wreck a child’s likelihood of succeeding academically – we cannot ignore what goes on outside the school gates, says John Barneby
Teacher recruitment is turning a corner, but headline figures mask challenges Increased entries to teacher training should be source of pride, but government must not forget communities where recovery won’t yet be felt
Hard maths for ministers as pupil numbers set to fall 6% Close schools or raise funding – the choice lies with government, says IFS
Ofsted warns of ‘missed opportunities’ to keep pupils with SEND in school Nine things we learned from Ofsted’s annual report for 2024-25
£6bn SEND shortfall a ‘matter for 2027 spending review’ – Phillipson But ministers still face questions about where in government’s budget funding for black hole will come from
The five ways we promote and champion school governance When volunteers are supported and celebrated, boards become stronger – and children benefit
How schools can put mental health support at their heart The strain posed by pupil mental health needs is increasing, but Kerry Westbrook believes her academy trust has a blueprint for success