An equality blind spot is fuelling our retention problems Staff inclusion work rightly focuses on breaking down the barriers we can see, but it’s also our job as leaders to reveal the ones we can’t
Year 6 can’t keep paying the price of data farming The best thing the curriculum review can do to re-engage pupils is to rethink the incentives driving an impoverished and exclusionary primary offer
The absence of Progress 8 is an accountability trap in selective areas In selective areas, Attainment 8 tells us more about admissions than teaching. Without Progress 8, comprehensives are at risk of being unfairly judged
School environments are only worsening the student mental health crisis Our education model is simply not equal to the demands of the world our children inhabit. It’s no wonder their mental health is suffering
How to make your school library a truly inclusive space Your school library can be a powerhouse of support and a hub of belonging for every pupil in the school. Here’s how
Safeguarding is not a sufficient response to new technologies We will keep walking a tightrope between innovation and protection until we can provide equal access to the right devices
How to navigate new duties on AI usage in schools New guidance and legislation mean safeguarding in the age of AI has gone beyond merely blocking harmful content
How to create and sustain a trust-wide culture of enrichment Trusts must lean into their role as community pillars and create rich learning experiences for all. Here’s how
Examiners deserve better than the tech problems they face Exam boards must act to ensure examiners can do their jobs properly. Faith in the system hinges on it