Opinion

War on Iran will blast a hole through schools’ budgets

The prospect of soaring inflation raises the risk of teacher pay strikes and piles pressure on procurement, warns Alistair...

Freddie Whittaker
Alistair Wood
Opinion

The blueprint for the meningitis outbreak was written by Covid 

When Covid-19 arrived, the headteacher job description was torn up

Freddie Whittaker
Hannah Carter
The Inclusion Leader

By focusing on schools, the white paper fails to put children first

The document has missed a significant opportunity to state clearly that children really do come first

Freddie Whittaker
Frances Akinde
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