The PM’s carelessness leaves the DfE with a crisis of competence A new education secretary inherits a long list of pressing matters and there’s no sign the merry-go-round will stop long enough to prevent crisis, writes Geoff Barton
Why schools’ pandemic lessons are not just for the children Schools have contributed a huge amount to our pandemic understanding and readiness for the future, write the leaders of the Schools Infection Study
Uniform discipline can help families through this crisis Uniform was already too expensive before the cost-o-living crisis, writes Jo Tyler, but we can reduce costs and get another step closer to normal school life
More investment in sport and PE requires more accountability Renewal of the PE and Sport Premium for another academic year is welcome, writes Gary Palmer, but we need greater scrutiny given the sums involved
While the schools bill crashes, it’s our schools that burn The smouldering wreckage of the schools bill suggests this government is even more tired than the teachers it keeps letting down, writes Mary Bousted
Research: So…what has the pandemic changed? As teachers prepare to start enjoying their holidays again, Iain Ford delves into Teacher Tapp research to pick out the silver linings from the past two years
Unpacking school lunch by MB Weaver-Hightower Billed as relevant to UK readers, Andy Jolley finds this book about school food offers little beyond an exceptionally good roasting of Michael Gove
Gerry Robinson’s blogs of the week, 4 July 2022 This week’s top blogs cover managing transition, reducing uniform costs, and improving equality, diversity and inclusion, with advice for parents and teachers
Bridging the gap with early years for a fairer start for all Our pilot is proving that schools’ involvement in the early years makes academic and financial sense, writes Katie Oliver, and there’s no time to wait to start