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Visible Learning: The sequel. A Synthesis of over 2,100 meta-analyses relating to achievement

Its philosophy is strangely out of keeping with its science, says Robbie Burns, but John Hattie's sequel to his...

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The Conversation – with Diana Young

Amanda Spielman's appearance on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, and what the long-awaited transgender guidance might include

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Relationships and sex education

Solutions: How to make conversations about consent effective

Many teachers lack the knowledge and confidence to teach consent, writes Monica Bhogal, but this crucial topic doesn’t have...

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Monica Bhogal
Citizenship

How Bradford schools are empowering youth-led change

Bradford’s pupil voice summit offers more than the chance for students to air their priorities, write Carol Dewhurst and...

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Carol Dewhurst and Esha Din Arbab
Opinion: SEND

Where is the improvement plan for marginalised children with autism?

Outcomes for children with autism from marginalised groups are worse than their peers and the SEND improvement plan offers...

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Prithvi Perepa
Opinion: Accountability

High stakes? The fault is not in Ofsted but in ourselves

The biggest problem with Ofsted is the weight we attach to its reports, writes Hugh Greenway, and that’s within...

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Hugh Greenway
Opinion: Accountability

Ofsted: A better system is possible and the DfE knows it

Colin Diamond sets out what the DfE might do to bring school inspection in line with high-performing systems –...

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Colin Diamond
Opinion: Accountability

How can partnerships prosper in a competitive system?

New research highlights how local collaborations can work for all students in spite of competition and fragmentation, explain Mel...

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Mel Ainscow and Paul Armstrong

Technicians – The David Sainsbury Gallery at the Science Museum

High-tech simulations and a breath-taking array of jobs make this exhibition a valuable part of any school careers programme,...

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