All pupils have the right to a comprehensive sex education But educators need direct guidance on how to teach pupils with SEN, not two paragraphs from the DfE
Stop silencing pupils’ dissent and start encouraging it Young people here could learn a lot from their French counterparts who organised recent national protests
Don’t leave it too late to plan for the end of private finance contracts Start early, involve all departments – and remember that the end of PPP and PFI could be a catalyst for change
Young people find enriching opportunities in different ways Schools can help pupils develop confidence, responsibility and community connection, but they can’t do it alone
Why do girls lack confidence about maths? Inequalities start much earlier than 16 and are difficult to tackle, but a focus on key stage 3 is critical
Defining antisemitism won’t silence debate on Israel Adopting the IHRA definition will give school staff greater confidence to challenge anti-Jewish hatred
AI is not primarily a technology issue. It’s a governance issue Boards don’t need to be experts, but it’s up to them to make sure that AI is safe, ethical and accountable
Codes of conduct must make it clear that harassment will not be tolerated A school or trust employee can now bring a claim if they can establish they were harassed by a third party
Mince pies? This is about tapping into the power of Christmas Britain’s divisions cannot be solved over a festive meal, but ‘Together at Christmas’ is a chance to try