We’ve become an insular profession weakened by narrow debate The teaching profession is progressively narrowing its focus from the big picture to technical minutiae, says Adam Seldon, and everyone loses out as a result
Schools can’t tackle ‘wokeness’ jibes by dismissing them ‘Wokeness’ is used to dismiss important work done in schools, but understanding its sources is the only way to truly accomplish that work, says Bilkis Miah
Degree apprenticeships: What education can learn form social work For once social work reform has preceded education reform – and the sector should be mindful of the lessons we’ve learned, writes Joe Hanley
SEND and AP: A far cry from the transformative plan we need The DfE’s improvement plan fails to address some desperately needed changes to SEND support, as evidenced by new research into deaf children, says Jo Hutchinson
National Careers Week: Six ideas to support students with SEND into work For National Careers Week, Nic Crossley sets out how schools can support young people with SEND to fulfil their ambitions in the workplace
How to tackle post-Covid maths anxiety in primary schools For World Maths Day, year 5 teacher, Katie Serjeant sets out her top tips for helping children overcome anxiety related to numbers worsened by lockdowns
Universal Credit will make closing the disadvantage gap harder NFER research shows transtional plans for the roll-out of Universal Credit will make the disadvantage gap harder to track, let alone close, writes Jenna Julius
How a media storm develops and how to sail through it A plethora of recent headlines shows schools must have a plan for navigating (thankfully predictable) media storms, writes Ruth Sparkes
Mental health: Muslim students need our attention Acknowledging the mental health crisis among Muslim students isn’t about preferential treatment but developing bespoke ways to support them, writes Sabah Gilani