Opinion: Workforce

We need a plan to stop 30,000 young mathematicians going missing

Striking new research shows many promising young maths pupils give up on the subject soon after they start secondary,...

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Kathryn Greenhalgh
Opinion: Policy

Social mobility demands we learn more about no-excuses schools

Critics of no-excuses schools need more evidence for their criticisms, while policy makers should look more closely at...

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Rob Wilson
Opinion: Policy

Tutoring should be a permanent feature of our education system

Dedicated funding in the spirit of pupil premium would ensure tutoring’s benefits don’t return to being the preserve...

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Munira Wilson MP
Opinion: Accountability

One year after Ruth’s death, one month to detoxify Ofsted

Authorities now have a month to prevent future deaths by removing the toxic stress from our accountability system. But...

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John Cosgrove
Opinion: Leadership

Events in Israel and Gaza are the biggest challenge of my career

When I woke up on 8 October 2023, I messaged my senior team: “Is this something our student body...

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Anonymous teacher
The Knowledge

How can we engage more primary pupils in science?

Getting the UK up the international league table for science depends on engaging more learners earlier – and classroom...

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Marianne Cutler

Outstanding School Leadership: How to take your school to the top and stay there

A positive and empowering book on what it takes to stand on the shoulders of giants - and reach...

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The Conversation – with Shekeila Scarlett

A new covenant for schools, a rethink on governor responsibilities, and school food banks

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Opinion: Accountability

Ignored and victimised: Whistleblowers deserve better protection  

Frances Akinde reflects on the consequences of choosing to speak out about malpractice and calls for genuine transparency and...

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Frances Akinde