History’s repetitions offer hope over pay and conditions As the acrimonious cycle of pay dispute restarts, teachers should draw inspiration from the events of 50 years ago
Ofsted and DfE must open their eyes to the realities of ‘disadvantage’ The inspectorate’s data-blind approach treats disadvantage as a homogenous category and hampers efforts to close attainment gaps
Home visits are part of a strong attendance policy We must have the difficult conversation about parents who don’t play by the rules if we’re going to change the game on attendance
Five policy priorities for closing disadvantage gaps Five policies to restart the virtuous cycle between educational outcomes and economic prosperity
Six strategies to encourage reading for pleasure A few tips to ensure that a rich, robust, rigorous and rewarding reading culture becomes a reality in your school
Five recommendations to make the ECF truly sustainable A major new report on the early career framework points the way towards ensuring the reforms deliver their full promise
Improving the art educational journey matters for all students A new report by Runnymede Trust shows a gulf between the diversity teachers and students want, and the reality of what is being delivered
Work experience must change to reflect a new world of work The biggest research ever undertaken in England shows employers and young people alike need a different approach
How are SENDCOs managing amid rising pressures? New research reveals the pressures of escalating need and insufficient resource – but diverging views of the SENDCO role also cause problems