The Conversation – with Frances Akinde Advocacy and social action, Ofsted and inclusion, maths manipulatives, home educators’ concerns and a poem about belonging
Why EAL is crucial to inclusion – and how Ofsted should respond Here’s how Ofsted’s new framework can begin to account for the diverse needs of students for whom English is an additional language
‘Build back better’ was a broken promise to our children We met the moment in service of our communities – only to be dragged back again. Is it any wonder we are so divided now?
The solution to soaring CEO pay is there for the taking Here’s how we can flatten the curve of inexorably rising trust exectuve pay – if a minister dares
Closing the ambition and expectation gap in early maths With phase two of the Francis review underway, here’s how we can make maths more effective and enjoyable from day one
How to crack the secondary attendance challenge Our new report gathers the voices of teachers and students to find out what works in getting young people back into school
How we’re (still) mitigating Covid’s impact on attendance and attainment As part of our ‘legacies of lockdown’ series, Paul Banks sets out the strategies that are working for children still affected by the pandemic
How the curriculum review can tackle racism head-on We are at a crossroads. The current review of curriculum and assessment gives us an opportunity to move towards broader, more accessible and more inclusive education for all. That’s why a crucial part of the NEU’s recommendations to Professor Becky Francis’ review is a collection of essays on representation and relevance for Black students. Thinking […]
It’s official: DfE have no handle at all on workload And the really bad news is that AI won’t save us from it any time soon either