Opinion: Policy

Thirteen years of free schools: Five lessons for policymakers

Policymakers on all sides must learn the lessons of the free schools programme and commit to its innovative approach...

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David Ross
Opinion: Solutions

Top tips for inclusive and trauma-informed language

Careful language choices can make all the difference for children whose behaviours are influenced by prior trauma

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Dr Leanne Johnson
Opinion: Leadership

Identities can bring us together instead of stoking culture wars

Andy Hargreaves explores how the politics if identity can be a force for good if we can escape the...

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Andy Hargreaves
The Knowledge

How has children’s mental health changed in the past year?

New prevalence figures show the post-pandemic surge in young people’s mental health issues hasn't abated

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Whitney Crenna-Jennings and Allen Joseph

The art of explanation: How to communicate with clarity and confidence

Some of the most inspiring and useful texts for teachers come from outside the profession. This is one of...

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The Conversation – with Fiona Atherton

More on silent corridors, whistleblowing on the broken SEND system and how headteachers can manage their wellbeing

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Opinion: Workforce

We can and must make working in schools less toxic

Innovative solutions to the recruitment and retention crisis are emerging but the sector is not keeping pace

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Penny Swain
The Knowledge

What makes for great primary science teaching?

A new EEF review signposts key considerations for teachers and school leaders

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Michael J. Reiss
Opinion: Edtech

Why we’re thoughtfully optimistic about the place of GenAI in education

A year since ChatGPT, there are reasons to be optimistic about its careful implementation in education

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Sharon Hague