How government can deliver more flexible working opportunities A planned review of NPQs creates a golden opportunity to use the golden thread of teacher development to mend the hole in our workforce retention
SEND reforms must be based on evidence, not opinion From funding to policy making, our current models are not fit to deliver an inclusive education system and must be substantially reformed
Building on firm foundations: What to do about key stage 1 A stronger steer on the all-important transition from early years to school will help both sectors to ensure every child gets the best start
How Labour can get regional improvement teams right Regional improvement teams are an understandable effort to spread capacity more equally, but the policy faces a number of pitfalls
Mapping the minefield between Labour and the ‘balanced report card’ Delivering a ‘balanced report card’ requires Labour to walk a path beset by tricky decisions while carrying a wounded inspectorate
Why RISE teams could be this government’s biggest educational legacy A policy that picks up on the lasting impact of the London Challenge and the best MATs is good reason for optimism
Schools need greater clarity on performing social media checks The current guidance is missing vital information, leaving schools in limbo and creating gaps in national school recruitment
How to make accountability fit for purpose in a changing world A new Forum Strategy report reveals the consensus views of trust leaders on the future of school and trust accountability
Parental leave must be about more than just maternity Leaving fathers out from improved policies may serve short-term retention needs but doesnt’ go far enough in supporting women’s careers