Budget 2023

Budget: A starved system can’t end persistent absence

This week's budget must recognise that our system for preventing absence is failing and leaving schools with an impossible...

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Jaine Stannard
Edtech

Video tech has turned our lesson observation on its head

Video recording of lessons has reduced fear of the dreaded observation and brought our focus on the small details...

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David Chapman
Opinion: Solutions

How to organise a conference in the age of online learning

The recent Ark Curriculum Plus event demonstrated exactly what the CPD conference still has to offer in the post-Covid...

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Caroline Doherty
Politics

We’ve become an insular profession weakened by narrow debate

The teaching profession is progressively narrowing its focus from the big picture to technical minutiae, says Adam Seldon, and...

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Adam Seldon
Politics

Schools can’t tackle ‘wokeness’ jibes by dismissing them

'Wokeness' is used to dismiss important work done in schools, but understanding its sources is the only way to...

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Bilkis Miah
ITT

Degree apprenticeships: What education can learn form social work

For once social work reform has preceded education reform - and the sector should be mindful of the lessons...

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Joe Hanley
Opinion: SEND

SEND and AP: A far cry from the transformative plan we need

The DfE’s improvement plan fails to address some desperately needed changes to SEND support, as evidenced by new research...

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Jo Hutchinson
Opinion: SEND

National Careers Week: Six ideas to support students with SEND into work

For National Careers Week, Nic Crossley sets out how schools can support young people with SEND to fulfil their...

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Nic Crossley
Mental health

How to tackle post-Covid maths anxiety in primary schools

For World Maths Day, year 5 teacher, Katie Serjeant sets out her top tips for helping children overcome anxiety...

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Katie Serjeant