Three core principles to make better education policy Whatever their specific aims, the next government will need a strategy to put the profession on a stronger footing to deliver them
How multi-academy trusts are supporting pupils with SEND A new report shows collaboration offers crucial support for SENCOs – but it’s no substitute for government action
A road map to sustainable funding for SEND provision Solving the SEND funding crisis is not just a matter of more money but, crucially, more stability and flexibility in how it is allocated
How to help autistic pupils take control of their own mental health Six simple strategies to support pupils with autism to manage their own mental health and thrive in any school setting
Why ‘outstanding’ schools should join a MAT (and how to find the right one) The incentives seem to encourage ‘outstanding’ schools to keep going it alone but there are very good reasons to join the right team
No more SENDCos. The role needs a new title and status ‘Coordinator’ simply doesn’t reflect the demands, responsibilities and importance of the role in today’s school system
Ensuring quality and sustainability in SEND Provision Additional funding for SEND places is very welcome – but we must ensure it is deployed as part of a transformation of our approach to inclusion
Tik Tok Maths: Can social media help children clock algebra? We need all the allies we can get to make maths cool to young people, but consuming videos has little to do with learning
We get reduced timetables wrong. Here’s how to get them right Interpretation of the DfE’s attendance guidance too often puts the school’s needs first and fails to deliver what anxious pupils really need