Opinion

Growing concerns over censorship show the need to support school libraries

The increase in instances of book banning shows a worrying trend with the school library as a cultural battle...

Freddie Whittaker
Victoria Dilly
Opinion: Solutions

How mentoring can avoid post-GCSE drift and support secondary starters

This programme offers a compelling model for trusts and schools looking to strategically invest in both year 7 transition...

Freddie Whittaker
Ben Sperring
The Conspiracy Commission

Our crisis of truth is overflowing in the classroom

Parents feel unprepared. Teachers feel unequipped. Young people feel overwhelmed

Freddie Whittaker
Amy Braier
Exclusion, Inclusion

A child who drops out isn’t a failure, they just need support

Education can be rebuilt at any point and the key factor is having adults who meet the child where...

Samantha Booth
Ed Robbins
Opinion

The white paper is a blueprint for strategically engaging parents

Bridget Phillipson’s emphasis on parental partnerships is an opportunity for schools to properly bring parents on board with their...

Samantha Booth
Racheal Smith
Opinion

Remembering how we managed Covid can help SEND challenge 

Collaboration between teachers and schools boosts everyone but we risk backsliding to a culture of competition and compliance

Samantha Booth
Caroline Barlow
Opinion

Success of SEND reforms will hinge on whether staff can cope

The reforms signal a shift from a system heavily reliant on statutory plans, towards one centred on school-led support

Samantha Booth
Matt Walker
Opinion

How to go from well intentioned to success with SEND reform

The government has a strong policy proposition. But to succeed it will need to think as carefully about 2014...

Freddie Whittaker
Reza Schwitzer
Opinion

Competition has no place when children start reception

By focusing on collaboration, we can support children with confidence and independence

Freddie Whittaker
Marc Doyle