Opinion: Independent schools

How government can foster better independent-state partnerships

Our new report sets out how government can encourage more, better pooling of resources across the state and independent...

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John Edward
Opinion: Policy

How ministers can transition schools from competition to collaboration 

Based on six decades of school improvement, here are practical ways government can support its ambition for a more...

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Les Walton
Opinion: Careers

School leaders must embrace the updated Gatsby benchmarks

The Gatsby benchmarks are being updated after 10 years. Here's why every leader needs to give them their full...

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Nathan Thomas
Opinion: Politics

Can education learn to stop worrying and love collaboration?

Bridget Phillipson's emerging vision marks an end to competition as the primary driver of school improvement - but is...

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Ed Dorrell
Opinion: Solutions

Five ways to avoid leadership burnout

Drawing on his experience as a leadership coach, Patrick Cozier sets out some effective ways to do the job...

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Patrick Cozier
The Knowledge

How to use feedback effectively for CPD

Feedback is crucial to ongoing professional formation, so how can we ensure it hits home?

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Dr Ourania Maria Ventista and C.J. Rauch

The Conversation – with Jess Mahdavi-Gladwell

Headship today, protecting SENCOs, preparing young people for an AI world, and the rise and rise of EHCPs

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Opinion: Solutions

A successful breakfast club is the first lesson of the day

Our award-winning breakfast club has been running for 16 years. Its success is down to being an integral part...

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Lisa Pegman
Opinion: Policy

STEM scheme cuts fly in the face of global AI leadership

Given the government's intent to become a world leader in AI, cutting crucial school support is an own goal...

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Severine Trouillet