The Conversation – with Jess Mahdavi-Gladwell

This week's conversation takes in shift happening, the life of a deputy, 'elective' home education and (of course) Ofsted

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safeguarding

KCSIE 2023: Safeguarding and tech teams will need to work ever closer

The new guidance gives DSLs lead responsibility for filtering and monitoring and makes partnership with the school’s tech team...

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Mark Bentley
safeguarding

KCSIE 2023: Ballooning responsibilities are putting the DSL role at risk

Increasing demands from above and below are conspiring to make the safeguarding lead role unsustainable, writes Helen King

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Helen King
Leadership

School leaders are starting to shape the system – as they should

The collective response to the challenges facing schools is ushering in a new phase in system leadership, write Alice...

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Alice Gregson and David Horn
Inclusion

Promoting inclusion won’t mean banning exclusions in London

No, we don't endorse 'zero exclusions' - but we must work together to include more of London's children, say...

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Lib Peck and Maureen McKenna
Opinion: Mental health

How we’re helping schools deliver first aid for all

A free new programme aims to help young people to help themselves in increasingly common dangerous situations, explains Paul...

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Paul Evans
Opinion: Solutions

Three ways to set boundaries early in your new middle leadership role

Middle leadership can be uniquely challenging but some simple steps can ensure your enthusiasm for it is sustained, explains Gemma Drinkall

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Gemma Drinkall
Physical education

Is the Lionesses’ legacy changing the face of school football?

Our data shows change is happening unevenly across the education sector, explains Iain Ford, but it is happening

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Iain Ford

Rethinking school inspection. Is there a better way?

Though it lacks important historical context, it's a great start in defining what a better accountability system might look...

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