Unpacking Martyn’s Law: a roadmap to safety and security for schools A new act of parliament places duties on schools to be prepared in case of acts of deliberate violence. Here’s how to get ready to comply
A city united: What Manchester teaches us about school improvement Red or blue, Manchester shows the keys to winning are a strong grassroots game and solid teamwork
How Labour can put boosters under its workforce plans The government’s pledge and its piecemeal approach so far won’t be enough to meet the decade-long workforce challenge. Here’s what could
How to make the most of alternative provision’s expertise Alternative provision is an untapped source of expertise on behaviour, engagement and attendance. Here’s how to make the most of its potential
Our admissions policies are a key lever for social justice We re-wrote ours to curtail the trend of poorer students being locked out of our success – and we don’t regret it for a moment
We must not let education TIP back into faddism The evidence for trauma-informed practice is poor, yet its adoption is as fast as it is uncritical. This is a recipe for disaster
10 holiday reads for the discerning educator Whatever your role and interests, there’s bound to be a great summer read for you on our curated list of new and upcoming titles
Tricky questions hang over Labour’s next year in office If Labour were a band you’d say their first album had gone down well, but now the ‘tricky second album’ has big questions to answer, says Tom Campbell
The Conversation of the Year Our reviewers each pick the blog or podcast that has affected them most this year – and make the case for why you should engage with it too