Professional development

How to ensure staff development weathers the financial storm

Spending on staff development has slumped, says David Weston, but its crucial role in recruitment, retention and improvement can...

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David Weston
Opinion: Workforce

Learning from other sectors to stave off a CEO exodus

Chief executive departure trends in other sectors could soon be mirrored in our own, says Alice Gregson. She offers...

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Alice Gregson
Opinion: Workforce

Can the ECF really fix our perpetual retention crisis?

A new report indicates likely improvements for the early career framework – but none is likely to make teaching...

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Becky Allen
Opinion: SEND

SEND isn’t on the precipice – it’s tipped over the edge

Rising costs worsened by short-termism and under-investment have left the SEND system incapable of meeting demand, writes Alex Dale

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Alex Dale
Policy

Westminster whingers are wrong: Less schools policy is good news

Far from not caring about schools, a lack of interventionism from politicians and the public may be a sign...

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Ed Dorrell
Labour skills report

We must look past divides to meet challenges of the future

The response to our skills proposals show some are still fighting shadows when the battle for the future of...

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David Blunkett
Politics

Back to the future: Labour is preparing for an education system that doesn’t exist

We need a Labour party that understands the system we have, not fighting yesterday's battles

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Daisy Christodoulou
Literacy

Reading: Consistency and firm foundations are key to success

Responding to the EEF's recent evaluation of phonics schemes, Venessa Willms explains their place in Ark Schools' broader approach...

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Venessa Willms
safeguarding

IICSA: What the sexual abuse inquiry could mean for schools

The landmark inquiry into child sexual abuse calls for reforms with important training implications for teachers, weites Malcolm Johnson

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Malcolm Johnson