Too many school leaders still ignore cybersecurity Our new ‘State of school cybersecurity’ report is deeply concerning given recent widely-reported breaches
Now is the time to transform your pupil premium strategy The EEF’s updated guidance can help turn schools’ pupil premium strategy into an evidenced and effective powerhouse to tackle inequality
SEND: We must do more to identify needs earlier That’s why I’m bringing forward a bill for early screening of neurodivergent traits today
How much does Ofsted really value outdoor learning? Analysis of reports shows a surprising discrepancy between what Ofsted has encouraged schools to do and its ability to recognise it
Ofsted have wasted an opportunity for fundamental reform The new framework is rushed and doesn’t deliver the change the sector needs. Bridget Phillipson must step in
This week’s best responses from our readers Schools Week’s legendary cartoonist hangs up his pen, perceptions of behaviour diverge, and a data disaster looms
How we’ll go further to ensure the consistency of our inspections Roll-out of the new framework will be complemented by measures to ensure inspection outcomes are valid and reliable,
Our challenging times demand a new model of local leadership Today’s challenges demand that we see ourselves not just as leaders in a locality but as leaders of that locality
How we’re modelling a new kind of civic leadership in Sunderland A new grouping of the city’s schools, employers and charities hopes to show what’s possible when communities work together