JL Dutaut | Schools Week - Part 102

This evidence must inform the inquiry into Ofsted’s reliability

A new paper reveals new insights into inspection outcomes and suggests Ofsted should make its training material more widely available

How to drive up attendance in your school

I have been in education for 23 years and leading on attendance for 15 of those across schools of every type. Leadership of attendance has never been more complex than now. We can debate what has led to a sense that school is now no longer mandatory at length, but the problem is not going […]

What is driving persistent absence in your setting?

Early findings from ImpactEd’s new research projects suggest some factors school leaders should consider when trying to improve attendance

Reflections on being the CEO by Sir Steve Lancashire

By virtue of his service and record, Sir Steve Lancashire is as close to national treasure status as any educator gets. They say never to meet your heroes, but having met Sir Steve a number of times I already knew that his writing would be compelling. I wasn’t disappointed. Within just a few pages I […]

The conversation – with Fiona Atherton

Conservative policies, Labour policies and why politicians and school leaders alike should take a breather

Our call for urgent extra SEND funding and reform

Gary Streeter MP sets out the case for the chancellor to invest quickly and substantially in SEND support

How to respond to students’ questions about Israel and Palestine

Anjum Peerbacos offers some short- and longer-term ideas to ensure all teachers are able to reassure students about a highly complex and sensitive subject

The mobile phone ban isn’t the wrong answer. It’s the wrong problem

Smartphone use isn’t the cause of poor mental health but a symptom of a deeper malaise, says Penelope Shortland-Palmer

Degree apprenticeships are key to increasing and diversifying recruitment

Work to deliver the new qualification should continue at pace to meet recruitment challenges by making teaching more accessible, writes Melanie Renowden