Opinion: Accountability

Scrapping one-word judgments is just the start of needed reform

We have reached a crossroads for school inspection and the election must result in a genuine ‘Big Listen’ to...

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Paul Whiteman
Manifesto 2024

Four policies for a long-term transformation of the SEND system

It will take time, money and leadership, but we need a vision and a plan to ensure specialist provision...

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Tom Rees
Manifesto 2024

Three policies to get the SEND system working better now

Vulnerable learners who need consistency and routine deserve a political and funding climate that is fair and stable

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Dr Nic Crossley
Opinion: Policy

The next government will inherit a mixed legacy and pressing challenges

A mix of stubborn problems and emerging new ones should make parties' plans for the most diasdvantaged pupils a...

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Imran Tahir
The Knowledge

Instilling a joy of reading is key to closing the attainment gap

Understanding what texts young people are engaging with is key to tackling a post-pandemic decline in reading activity

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Crispin Chatterton and Natalie Perera
Opinion: Sustainability

Greener special schools are within reach – it’s just a matter of approach  

How can we combine efforts to ramp up special school capacity with our net zero ambiutions for the sector?

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Dan Allison
Opinion: Academy trusts

Four barriers to scalable growth – and how to overcome them

Academy trust growth is back on the agenda, so here are some lessons from failures of the past as...

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Michael Pain
Opinion: Solutions

How to lead through inflection moments

At times of big change and high pressure, effective leaders bring their teams back to their core values to...

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Sharath Jeevan
The Knowledge

How are schools dealing with rising parental complaints?

As a new study shines a light on measures that could support schools to mitigate against rising parental complaints

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Dai Durbridge