Opinion

Government must act to support and protect supply teachers

Supply teaching is precarious – and costly – at the best of times. These teachers need solutions to see...

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PATRICK ROACH
Opinion

“No, Minister.” Why Ofqual’s independence is no joking matter

There is room for improvement of Ofqual, but its independence is crucial to a functioning system, writes this member...

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Professor Jo-Anne Baird
Exams

Delaying 2021 exams is a good idea – here’s why

Pushing exams back a few weeks next summer is the best option. Arguments for more major exam reform fall...

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JON COLES

Leading Academy Trusts. Why some fail, but most don’t

Dan Morrow discovers a book with a unique perspective on the transformation of England’s education system over the past...

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Opinion

Have changing attitudes made masks this season’s must-have?

Laura McInerney explores Teacher Tapp data showing evolving attitudes to face coverings in schools Dystopia is not what it...

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LAURA MCINERNEY

Penny’s Podcasts, 7 September 2020

As Black Lives Matter protests fade from the media limelight, Penny Rabiger picks five podcasts to keep anti-racism current...

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Exams

Ministers can’t muddle their way through to summer 2021 exams

Schools needed a plan for next summer’s exams weeks ago. Without it, we are already risking another fiasco, writes...

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SARAH HANNAFIN
Opinion

Heightened risks mean more should be done to prevent exclusions now

The reality for excluded children is already dismaying and Covid could make it worse. It’s time for concerted action,...

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CLAIRE HEALD
Opinion

While schools leaders continue to deliver, Westminster continues to fail them

Schools will do their job as they have throughout this crisis – now it’s time politicians do theirs, writes...

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PAUL WHITEMAN