Why is reducing teacher workload so hard? A new report by the NFER reveals many schools are already doing all they can to reduce workload and more effort must come from government, explains Kerry Martin
Until ministers fix SEND, we’ll keep fighting for our rights Ali Durban responds to controversial comments by Gillian Keegan about the special needs support system being ‘lose, lose, lose’
We can’t judge tuition based on the NfER’s new report alone Susannah Hardyman and Ed Marsh point to the limitations of the research which showed some students’ progress went backwards with tuition
Maybe we should ask for a minimum service level from the DfE If Gillian Keegan is really committed to preventing more disruption, perhaps she should be focusing on making teaching and leadership liveable
How to offer affordable residentials for all We can’t afford not to offer residentials – even as their costs increase, says Martin Smith. Here’s how we made them possible ourselves
Progress towards more, better local governance has halted Ministers must intervene early to prevent halted progress on local governance turning to regression
Prioritising green spaces has helped us improve pupil wellbeing Two primary headteachers explain how they have greened their school sites and the impact it has had on their pupils’ mental health
APs like ours want clearer classifications and more regulation Schools Week’s recent exposé on unregistered provision is unsurprising, but should lead to much clearer regulation and processes
Don’t overlook the importance of trips to improve attendance Opportunities outside of the classroom are vital to engaging pupils in school. They are an essential – not optional – part of our offer, says Abid Butt