Opinion: Solutions

Ditching EHCPs could result in better resource allocation

The EHCP approach and the incentives that flow from it are the primary cause of the SEND crisis. We’d...

JL Dutaut
Matt Hood
Opinion: Funding

Narrow conversations about school budgets miss the big picture

Crucial parts of the story of school budgets are too often left on the cutting room floor. Finance teams...

JL Dutaut
Steve Rollett
Opinion: Attendance

How Labour can solve the attendance crisis (again)

A new Institute for Government report suggests the government don’t have to look far for solutions to getting absence...

JL Dutaut
Tim Leunig
Opinion: Solutions

How to get flexible working right to drive inclusion

Flexible working is key to inclusive workplaces and tackling systemic recruitment and retention issues. Here’s how to get started

JL Dutaut
Antonia Spinks
The Knowledge

How can we better train and retain SENCos?

Our programme’s evaluation points to three key ways SEND leaders can be better supported to thrive in their roles...

JL Dutaut
Bart Shaw
Opinion: Accountability

Why our members are not reassured after meeting Sir Martyn

HMCI’s visit to the Chartered College of Teaching didn’t alleviate many concerns, but it did point the way to...

JL Dutaut
Alison Peacock
The Curriculum Conversation

How to avoid a managed decline of art and design

The review’s evidence that art and design are thriving masks concerning statistics and some very real weaknesses in our...

JL Dutaut
Michele Gregson
Opinion: CPD

Labour must usher in a new era of professional empowerment

Labour’s teacher training entitlement is key to delivering its opportunity mission. Here’s what needs to happen to deliver on...

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Loic Menzies
Opinion: Workforce

Labour’s funding decision on pay pits frontline against bottom line

The funding shortfall will mean vital support is lost - but policymakers either don't understand or don't care

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Christopher Tribble