Opinion: Accountability

The absence of Progress 8 is an accountability trap in selective areas

In selective areas, Attainment 8 tells us more about admissions than teaching. Without Progress 8, comprehensives are at risk...

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Michael Cater
Opinion: Curriculum

How to create and sustain a trust-wide culture of enrichment

Trusts must lean into their role as community pillars and create rich learning experiences for all. Here's how

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Carol Dewhurst OBE
Opinion: Assessment

Examiners deserve better than the tech problems they face

Exam boards must act to ensure examiners can do their jobs properly. Faith in the system hinges on it

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Dr Kanayo Phoebe Situ
The Knowledge

Mental health investment could transform GCSE results

A new report shows that supporting young people with mental health would improve school outcomes and boost the economy

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Catherine Roche
Opinion: Workforce

Piecemeal reform can’t solve teaching’s workforce crisis

The problem is much more fundamental and will require Labour to usher in a new paradigm of professionalism -...

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Professor David Spendlove

24 hours in police custody: Lost boys

The latest episode of 24 Hours in Police Custody: Lost Boys, broadcast on Channel 4, was not easy viewing. But...

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The Curriculum Conversation

How the Francis review can solve England’s languages crisis

Arresting the decline and growing disparities in language uptake is within the grasp of the curriculum and assessment review....

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Juliette Claro
Opinion: Curriculum review

Financial literacy matters – but maths isn’t the place for it 

New research uncovers what young people want from financial education, why attempts to deliver it fail, and why maths...

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Dr Helen Drury
Opinion: Policy

Ten lessons on driving successful school reform

Reflecting on his time in office, Sir Nick Gibb marks the launch of his book with tips for making...

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Sir Nick Gibb