Accountability

Progress 8 must give way to more constructive accountability

Our analysis reveals how poor Progress 8 is as a proxy for school quality – but better is eminently achievable

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Andrew O'Neill
Racism

How racism steals our safe spaces and scars our lives

Leaders and staff will need to be as vigilant to the lasting effects of racism as we have become...

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Krisha Kay Gandhi
Solutions

Solutions: How to support teachers to address the riots and civil unrest 

It’s the difficult job of every leader to ensure their school tackles the horrific scenes that dominated our screens...

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Nicole Rodden
Accountability

Ofsted reforms are looking for solutions in the wrong places

Superficial changes could lead to untintended consequences while the real issues persist

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Sir Jon Coles
Accountability

Ofsted’s single grades are gone – but will report cards be any better?

Research suggests the replacement will only be beneficial if other measures are taken to reduce pressures on outcomes

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Melanie Ehren
Accountability

School accountability musn’t go back to business as usual

This week's news mark a turning point for accountability, but the next steps will determine whether hope of real...

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Paul Whiteman
Curriculum review

Listening to teachers is key to the curriculum review’s success

Our work with schools shows the value and importance of making teachers partners in curriculum development

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Dr Victoria Cook
Accountability

Ofsted: Can the sector now breathe a sigh of relief?

The government's first steps on accountability reform are encouraging - but the road ahead is long

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Loic Menzies
Legal

Legal: Four priorities to avoid a new ‘notice to improve’

New guidance could result in a formal notice to improve from the ESFA for failing to manage school estates....

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Lucia Glynn