The social mobility commission is a fig leaf for inaction We know what works, but making progress on social mobility requires politicians who care enough to act on that knowledge, says Sammy Wright
Schools can’t rebuild parental support for attendance alone A new report lays bare a collapse in parental support for attendance and the colossal effort needed to put it right, explains Jaine Stannard
With a bit of vision, we can upgrade the school estate A fit-for-purpose school estate with sustainability at its heart is with the government’s reach, says Claire Mantle. All it requires is a little long-termism
Three ways to lead your school through the AI revolution It’s normal to feel daunted but AI can’t be ignored, write Laurie Forcier and David Weston. Here’s how to get started on your journey
How can we secure better music education for all? The success of the government’s reorganisation of music hubs will hinge on three key factors, explains David James
Making room for impact: A de-implementation guide for educators Truly the Rolls Royce model of sharpening policy and practice. Now someone please make an accessible one, says Robbie Burns
The Conversation – with Jess Mahdavi-Gladwell This week’s conversation takes in shift happening, the life of a deputy, ‘elective’ home education and (of course) Ofsted
KCSIE 2023: Safeguarding and tech teams will need to work ever closer The new guidance gives DSLs lead responsibility for filtering and monitoring and makes partnership with the school’s tech team essential, explains Mark Bentley
KCSIE 2023: Ballooning responsibilities are putting the DSL role at risk Increasing demands from above and below are conspiring to make the safeguarding lead role unsustainable, writes Helen King