We’ve laid the foundations. Now we build Education secretary says her government’s work so far is just the beginning, and here’s what comes next …
The Conversation This week’s theme is intentionality: communicating with purpose, scaffolding reading, and being deliberate about incluson
Engaging trusts is key to the opportunity mission’s success Ministers have shown they can listen to the sector. More of that will be necessary as the details of its proposed programme are worked out
SEND: Hope still prevails, but Labour must learn to listen Treating the specialist and alternative sectors as afterthoughts means ministers have missed chances to progress towards a more inclusive system
Enrichment is the golden thread Labour’s opportunity mission needs Enrichment should not be a luxury that only some pupils can access. These benchmarks can ensure they are at the core of every child’s educational entitlement
Why we’ve equalised parental pay – and the whole sector should too There’s a raft of reasons why offering all parents the same parental leave benefits makes sense – for them and for the sector
Curriculum: Labour is on the right path – but it’s a tightrope The government must find a way to re-engage young people without sacrificing what we’ve gained from the past decade’s knowledge-rich focus
How ministers can reduce EHCPs without limiting parents’ rights As concern about planned SEND reforms grows among parents, here’s how Labour can reduce EHCP demand and reassure families all children’s needs will be met
Persistent barriers continue to limit our vital STEM potential A new parliamentary report reveals the persistent educational barriers hampering our efforts to be the science powerhouse the prime minister wants us to be