We can’t judge tuition based on the NfER’s new report alone Susannah Hardyman and Ed Marsh point to the limitations of the research which showed some students’ progress went backwards with tuition
Maybe we should ask for a minimum service level from the DfE If Gillian Keegan is really committed to preventing more disruption, perhaps she should be focusing on making teaching and leadership liveable
How to offer affordable residentials for all We can’t afford not to offer residentials – even as their costs increase, says Martin Smith. Here’s how we made them possible ourselves
Progress towards more, better local governance has halted Ministers must intervene early to prevent halted progress on local governance turning to regression
Prioritising green spaces has helped us improve pupil wellbeing Two primary headteachers explain how they have greened their school sites and the impact it has had on their pupils’ mental health
APs like ours want clearer classifications and more regulation Schools Week’s recent exposé on unregistered provision is unsurprising, but should lead to much clearer regulation and processes
Don’t overlook the importance of trips to improve attendance Opportunities outside of the classroom are vital to engaging pupils in school. They are an essential – not optional – part of our offer, says Abid Butt
I’m a retention statistic – but I haven’t given up on the job Evelyn Forde explains why she stepped down from headship at the top of her game and why she’s spending her time supporting other leaders
To be inclusive and equitable, education must be independent and local Frank Norris makes the case for an independent middle tier of system leadership to coordinate local efforts to drive inclusion and improvement