Signs of progress give cause for optimism ahead of 2026 challenges As we approach the end of another tough calendar year for school leaders and their teams, they deserve our heartfelt thanks
You can’t build inclusion on calming spaces alone Space is not the same as capacity. It’s a key difference that matters, writes Dr Nic Crossley
Beyond the scroll: 5 ways to support young people with social media Students tell me their biggest sources of stress are not tied to social media, but instead to their futures
Teachers need support to defend diversity from far-right attacks As the prime minister has affirmed, we will not surrender our flag. Nor will we surrender our future to those who thrive on fear and division
How note-taking and AI reading aids could work together to support learning If designed and used carefully, perhaps AI need not replace or diminish established learning practices, but can instead complement them
Parents have huge confidence in schools, but they can see the system straining Parents want to contribute constructively, but they also want national debates to reflect the realities they navigate every day
Pupils told us how school feels. Now we must act on what they say The Department for Education’s newly published pupil experience data should stop all of us in our tracks
Children are struggling with reading. A different approach is needed Rather than intensifying ‘rigorous and systematic’ phonics programmes, schools should be confident in finding new ways to address pupils’ motivation in tackling this essential skill
How we tackled misinformation in our primary curriculum Schools need to approach difficult topics in a sensitive, age-appropriate way, writes Sam French