Opinion: Accountability

Some early concerns about Ofsted’s proposed framework changes

A promise to deliver a phase-specific framework for the early years is welcome - but the inspectorate will need...

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David Scott
Opinion: SEND

Your survey responses will help re-shape the school system

Here's why I've used my powers for the first time to compel schools to respond to questions about their...

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Dame Rachel de Souza
Opinion: SEND

Solving the SEND crisis can’t be done in isolation

The education sector’s many crises are interlinked. None will be solved if we don’t all work together towards coherence

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Dr Joanna Stanbridge and Dr James Wood
Opinion: Workforce

A system-wide retention promise is key to solving the teacher crisis

A new paper suggests a large part of the solution to the crisis is in the hands of school...

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Alice Gregson and Jane Creasy
Opinion: Accountability

Amanda Spielman’s interview is an insult to Ruth’s memory

The former chief inspector's denial of established facts is not just self-interested stubborness, but verges on wilful disinformation

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Edmund Barnett-Ward
Opinion: Edtech

New ministers are taking the lead on AI – but at which end?

The DfE's new £4 million AI project could be a case of the edtech tail wagging the education dog...

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Jen Persson
Opinion: Legal

New ministers can and must help stem rising complaints

Confusion and duplication in legal frameworks and guidance are making a difficult situation all the harder for schools

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Victoria Hatton
Opinion: Accountability

Progress 8 must give way to more constructive accountability

Our analysis reveals how poor Progress 8 is as a proxy for school quality – but better is eminently achievable

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Andrew O'Neill
Opinion: Workforce

How racism steals our safe spaces and scars our lives

Leaders and staff will need to be as vigilant to the lasting effects of racism as we have become...

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Krisha Kay Gandhi