Manifesto 2024

Three policies to put schools at the heart of a civic mission

Our work in Bradford shows local communities – with schools at their heart – are the best source of...

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Luke Sparkes
Opinion: Policy

New trans guidance will not be the driver some hope it will

No amount of guidance can make an issue disappear, but grey areas and black-and-white headlines leave schools and pupils...

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Ben Gadsby
Opinion: Policy

Why schools need the vaping bill to come into force

The government’s attempt to curb the exponential growth of vaping among children and young people is desperately needed

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Matthew Shanks
Opinion: Solutions

Five ways all schools can be more deaf-friendly

The end of Deaf Awareness Week could be the start of a more deaf-aware education system - and society...

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Carly Simpson
Opinion: Solutions

How to look after your staff’s mental health

To mark mental health awareness week, here are some ideas to create a trust-wide culture of wellbeing

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Dr Craig Avieson
Opinion: Policy

Avoiding VAT is a risky strategy for private schools. Better advice is available

VAT avoidance schemes could backfire. Perhaps private schools should ask state school leaders for financial advice instead

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Tim Leunig
Opinion: SEND

Schools are already redefining ‘mainstream’ – they just need support

Even without substantial investment, there’s plenty government could do to help beacons of inclusion and navigate the system their...

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Dr Kate Chhatwal
Opinion: Workforce

Career changers could be game changers for teacher recruitment

A career change to teaching shouldn’t such a hard sell to a motivated audience - so what is DfE...

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Nicola Davenport
Opinion: Policy

Schools must step up to defend families from data intrusion

These new revelations are an escalation schools should be deeply concerned about

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Jen Persson