Six tips for equality, diversity and inclusion in the curriculum Simple steps can make the core educational values of quality, diversity and inclusion part of the fabric of your family of schools, says Danielle Scrase
How to ensure staff development weathers the financial storm Spending on staff development has slumped, says David Weston, but its crucial role in recruitment, retention and improvement can be safeguarded
Learning from other sectors to stave off a CEO exodus Chief executive departure trends in other sectors could soon be mirrored in our own, says Alice Gregson. She offers five insights that could help to retain the people at the top
Can the ECF really fix our perpetual retention crisis? A new report indicates likely improvements for the early career framework – but none is likely to make teaching easier or improve retention, writes Becky Allen
SEND isn’t on the precipice – it’s tipped over the edge Rising costs worsened by short-termism and under-investment have left the SEND system incapable of meeting demand, writes Alex Dale
Westminster whingers are wrong: Less schools policy is good news Far from not caring about schools, a lack of interventionism from politicians and the public may be a sign of confidence, writes Ed Dorrell
We must look past divides to meet challenges of the future The response to our skills proposals show some are still fighting shadows when the battle for the future of education has moved on, writes David Blunkett
Review: The power of professional learning networks The level of detail is sometimes overwhelming, but it’s a must-have compendium of ideas for how to improve our system, says Terry Freedman
The Conversation – with Penny Rabiger This week’s conversation was tense, with talk of reshuffles, a skills report, remarkable schools, representation, surveillance and restraint