Opinion: Policy

We can’t close the disadvantage gap if we don’t know what drives it

The current index measure isn't fit to inform policy and makes government accountability all but impossible

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Jude Hillary
Opinion: Policy

Government must check its sums on maths investment

Maths equals growth, and the government's strategy must better reflect this reality

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Simon Coyle
Opinion: SEND

Ten principles on which to build a new SEND system

Confederation of School Trust chief executive Leora Cruddas CBE sets out guiding principles for a reset of how we...

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Leora Cruddas
Opinion: Accountability

What way to better inspections? Consult our A to Z

Our alternative consultation on school inspection reform aims to map out a better route to a better destination than...

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Colin Richards and Frank Norris
Opinion: Curriculum review

The reforms our pro-maths students actually need

We need a new approach to maths that better supports those the subject currently leaves behind

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Jill Duffy
The Curriculum Conversation

What do we mean when we say we want ‘high standards for all’?

Only an informed debate using shared language will help us deliver the inclusive education system we all want

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Professor Becky Francis
Opinion: Estates

How to manage asbestos risks now and for the future

The presence of asbestos in school buildings remains a considerable problem for schools, so what can we do about...

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Darren Phelan
Opinion: Leadership

Supporting teachers to support Ukraine is a win-win-win

Ukraine is in the headlines again this week as peace talks between Russia and the United States are set...

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Yuliya Kosko
The Knowledge

How AI can build confidence in school inspections

A trial of AI to aide inspection has shown their potential to save time and supplement inspectors’ knowledge, understanding...

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Matt Davis