News

Plans revealed for new school leadership foundation

Plans have been unveiled for a new foundation to develop world-class school leadership – run by the profession rather...

Sophie Scott
Sophie Scott
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Alastair Campbell: Education profession has been marginalised by politicians because of its ‘voice of criticism’ reputation

Former Labour spin doctor Alastair Campbell told school leaders today their profession has been politically marginalised because it has been...

Sophie Scott
Sophie Scott
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Science lessons trial ‘improves year five scores by three months’

A science lessons trial that asked “big questions” such as “how do we know the earth is a sphere”...

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Sophie Scott
Opinion

Bradford school stabbing: “Response must be proportional to risk”

The news that another teacher has been stabbed sent shudders up my spine. Last year, Ann Maguire became the...

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Sophie Scott
News

Teenager arrested after teacher stabbed at Bradford school

Police have arrested a 14-year-old boy on suspicion of attempted murder after a teacher was stabbed at Dixons Kings...

Sophie Scott
Sophie Scott
Opinion

Education research: The intractable problems

One of the more curious aspects of our profession is the way in which knowledge about what makes effective...

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Sophie Scott
News

Ofsted’s new blog to ‘shine a light’ on inspection changes

Ofsted has launched a new blog ahead of sweeping changes coming into effect from September to the way it...

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Sophie Scott
News

Headteacher: “Time to kill off the exercise book”

A headteacher has called for schools to throw out their exercise books – with pupils instead spending their time making products...

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Sophie Scott
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Call for school leaders to take on challenge of creating self-improving system

An education charity chief has said too many school leaders are adopting a “victim attitude” to national accountability –...

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Sophie Scott