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Academisation should not be creating second-class families

The DfE’s culture of secrecy and expediency over forced academisation needs to change, writes Mark Boylan, and there is an obvious place to start

Better than before doesn’t mean the ECF is good enough

The ECF may be built on sound pedagogical foundations but trainees need to enjoy and value the experience too, writes Becky Allen

Forgotten or misrepresented. Special schools deserve better policy

The role of special schools in England’s education system is contested: some claim they constitute a form of segregation that is antithetical to full inclusion of disabled people in society while others point to their expertise in customising education for learners with the most complex needs. Either way, the proportion of young people educated in […]

Our MBacc will redress policy’s academic bias

Manchester’s new MBacc will
offer young people plenty
of academic and technical
options at 16 – and the ability
to switch between the two, says
Andy Burnham

How can schools balance wellbeing and accountability?

Ross McGill sets out the key factors for creating a resilient culture of wellbeing that can withstand the pressures of external accountability

How stressed are teachers compared with other professions?

Educators won’t be surprised but these numbers are harrowing, says Russell Glass

The Teachers: A Year Inside America’s Most Vulnerable, Important Profession

Alexandra Robbins’ The Teachers is a powerful and moving portrayal of the challenges, triumphs and realities educators face in the American education system. Centred on the experiences of three incredibly dedicated and talented teachers, it masterfully weaves in crucial research and anecdotes from educators across the country to provide a broader context to their stories […]

The Conversation – with Sarah Gallagher

This week’s conversation takes in ‘that’ SATs reading paper, a long career in SEND, post-Covid behaviour and values-based leadership

Young people need guidance to explore their faith safely online

RE’s decline means young people are increasingly seeking answers to life’s big questions online, writes Sabah Ahmedi, and schools can help to mitigate the risks