Opinion: Attendance

Don’t overlook the importance of trips to improve attendance

Opportunities outside of the classroom are vital to engaging pupils in school. They are an essential – not optional...

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Abid Butt
Opinion: Workforce

I’m a retention statistic – but I haven’t given up on the job

Evelyn Forde explains why she stepped down from headship at the top of her game and why she's spending...

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Evelyn Forde
Inclusion

To be inclusive and equitable, education must be independent and local

Frank Norris makes the case for an independent middle tier of system leadership to coordinate local efforts to drive...

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Frank Norris
Opinion: Accountability

This evidence must inform the inquiry into Ofsted’s reliability

A new paper reveals new insights into inspection outcomes and suggests Ofsted should make its training material more widely...

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Christian Bokhove
Opinion: Solutions

How to drive up attendance in your school

I have been in education for 23 years and leading on attendance for 15 of those across schools of...

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Beena Sisodia
The Knowledge

What is driving persistent absence in your setting?

Early findings from ImpactEd’s new research projects suggest some factors school leaders should consider when trying to improve attendance

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Owen Carter

Reflections on being the CEO by Sir Steve Lancashire

By virtue of his service and record, Sir Steve Lancashire is as close to national treasure status as any...

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The conversation – with Fiona Atherton

Conservative policies, Labour policies and why politicians and school leaders alike should take a breather

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Opinion: SEND

Our call for urgent extra SEND funding and reform

Gary Streeter MP sets out the case for the chancellor to invest quickly and substantially in SEND support

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Gary Streeter MP