School leaders are starting to shape the system – as they should The collective response to the challenges facing schools is ushering in a new phase in system leadership, write Alice Gregson and David Horn
Promoting inclusion won’t mean banning exclusions in London No, we don’t endorse ‘zero exclusions’ – but we must work together to include more of London’s children, say Lib Peck and Maureen McKenna
How we’re helping schools deliver first aid for all A free new programme aims to help young people to help themselves in increasingly common dangerous situations, explains Paul Evans
Three ways to set boundaries early in your new middle leadership role Middle leadership can be uniquely challenging but some simple steps can ensure your enthusiasm for it is sustained, explains Gemma Drinkall
Is the Lionesses’ legacy changing the face of school football? Our data shows change is happening unevenly across the education sector, explains Iain Ford, but it is happening
Rethinking school inspection. Is there a better way? Though it lacks important historical context, it’s a great start in defining what a better accountability system might look like, writes Frank Norris
The Conversation – with Frances Akinde The profession’s resolve to look after themselves is already being tested. Long may it last!
Harlow Academy now thrives – but schools need more safeguards Not enough has been done to ensure the harm caused at Harlow Academy never happens elsewhere, write Warren Carratt and Wayne Norrie
We can’t tackle attendance if we don’t tackle poverty A 100 per cent attendance target is a blunt tool for fixing systemic problems and will only make matters worse, says Nadeine Asbali