Opinion: Accountability

More parental complaints don’t mean more inspections

Chris Russell sets the record straight on how Ofsted respond to parental complaints and what a rise in such...

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Chris Russell
Opinion

Why teachers should reclaim the power of touch

Safeguarding concerns have rightly made us more conscious of touch but there are many reasons teachers should use it...

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Gavin Simpson
Opinion: Solutions

Four ways to improve teacher CPD and make it impactful

Emma Wilks offers simple strategies to design CPD that reflects what’s happening in the classroom and avoids information overload...

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Emma Wilks
The Legal Leader

Legal: When are non-disclosure agreements appropriate?

Employment law partner, David Ward sets out the practical and ethical considerations for school and trust leaders in the...

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David Ward
Opinion

How assessment hubs can contribute to the SEND and AP improvement plan

Sunderland's assessment hubs have reduced exclusions, helped families and supported mainstream reintegration, explains Sarah Martin-Denham

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Sarah Martin-Denham
Politics

These education priorities should be in every party’s manifesto

Jon Andrews sets out the case for education featuring prominently in debates leading up to the forthcoming general election

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Jon Andrews
Opinion

Labour will need to be clearer about what oracy means for schools

From tick-box implementation to confident vacuousness, we won’t benefit from oracy’s educational power without clearly defined goals, writes Ed...

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Ed Reza Schwitzer
Opinion

Solutions: Supporting autistic students through transition

Paul Scales sets out the key considerations to ensure a safe and comfortable move to secondary for pupils with...

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Paul Scales
Opinion

Three wishes for the new NPQ in Leading Primary Maths

The new qualification will need to fit into a better-defined context to deliver real impact, writes Helen Drury

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Helen Drury