The Knowledge

The practice where consistency brings little benefit

A lot is made of keeping students with the same teacher year on year, but the data doesn’t bear...

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John Jerrim
Opinion: Solutions

The three phases of introducing a successful internal AP

Amid a growing capacity crisis in AP, Shazad Ali describes the interventions and reintegration work underpinning his school’s internal...

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Shazad Ali
The Knowledge

Are the theoretical underpinnings of oracy sound?

Ian Cushing reveals new research into the uncomfortable origins of oracy and how they persist in today’s political discourse

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Ian Cushing

A practical guide to pupil wellbeing: strategies for classroom teachers

Not the kind of practical guide to skim for quick wins, it's nonetheless a useful read to start important...

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The Conversation – with Robert Gasson

This week's digital staffroom talks gender-questioning young people, inclusion, behaviour and consistency

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Opinion: Accountability

Schools need more nuanced data to rebuild public trust

EPI’s new performance comparing tool isn’t built for accountability – but it shows a more balanced approach to data...

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Natalie Perera
Manifesto 2024

Three policies to develop vital leadership capacity

Becks Boomer-Clark sets out three policy priorities to develop and support the leaders all other education policies will rely...

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Becks Boomer-Clark
Opinion: Solutions

Two strategies for cross-curricular LGBT+ inclusion

Marking the start of LGBT history month, Mel Lane sets out some easy wins to build a year-round inclusive...

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Mel Lane
The Knowledge

Can combining language and movement improve both?

Anna Cunningham sets out the results of a new study for into combining exercise and literacy with young pupils...

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Dr Anna Cunningham