Opinion: Policy

More power to those who can deliver the PM’s five missions

The prime minister will put rocket boosters under his priorities, not by joining up Whitehall but by joining up...

JL Dutaut
Steve Chalke
The Knowledge

How SEMH interventions can transform mainstream provision

A new evaluation of a programme using SEMH interventions with students in mainstream schools has demonstrated its effectiveness beyond...

JL Dutaut
Jayne Curd
Opinion: Legal

How Labour should (and shouldn’t) reform SEND tribunals

Holding local authorities to account for repeatedly abusing the tribunal process (and bad faith engagement in mediation) is key

JL Dutaut
Qaisar Sheikh
Opinion: Solutions

Attendance: What to do now to prevent September no-shows

For some students, the summer break can create a chasm between home and school they can’t easily cross come...

JL Dutaut
Mikaela Shalders
Opinion: Inclusion

Regional improvement starts and ends with local leaders

Our experience in the Midlands shows that once a destination is set, the best way to get there is...

JL Dutaut
Herminder Channa
Opinion: Mental health

Labour must finally – and properly – measure children’s wellbeing

This isn’t about adding more burden onto schools but about supporting them in tackling the mental health crisis

JL Dutaut
Lord Gus O'Donnell
Opinion: Policy

Ministers must tackle our dangerous safeguarding blind spot

Even with the best will in the world, unregistered alternative provisions operate in a regulatory grey area that leaves...

JL Dutaut
Louis Donald
Opinion: Edtech

‘Your Brain on ChatGPT’? Not if you use it right!

A recent study has caused panic about its effects, but here’s how to ensure the day never comes when...

JL Dutaut
Amelia King
Opinion: Accountability

This week’s announcements undermine Ofsted’s credibility

An announcement meant to reassure the sector will in fact only exacerbate fears that the inspectorate can't do its...

JL Dutaut
Frank Norris and Colin Richards