Learner profiles are a crucial reform to level up our system A system entirely geared towards reductive assessments is failing to tackle entrenched inequalities, writes Rachel Macfarlane
Teach First must face up to bigger problems than pay Teach First’s reputation for churning and burning is well earned and a key reason I went on to the saner shores of independent schools, writes Kristina Murkett
Why we should welcome undergraduate teacher apprenticeships Contrary to misconceptions, the new route into teaching will protect the profession’s graduate status while making it more accessible, writes Sam Twiselton
What would it cost to offer universal work experience? The benefits of work experience are clear and now we know the price tag for ensuring all students have access to them, explains Elnaz Kashefpakdel
How to model good nutrition in school and the community Nutritionist, Jenny Tomei marks Eating Disorders Awareness Week with some tips for schools for preventing a growing problem among young people
Why I won’t be joining today’s strike action As teachers head out for their second day of strike action, James Lipscombe explains why he walked out for good and why he won’t come back any time soon
Critical incidents: Five principles to plan for the unplannable Every critical incident and every community’s response is unique, says Beck Ferrari, but some key principles can promote recovery rather than exacerbate trauma
Lack of funding threatens a neo-feudal age of cultural capital Cultural capital is becoming the preserve of the few as enrichment is pushed out by the funding squeeze, says Miles Huppatz, but we can mitigate this inequity
Teachers must resist the squeeze on their autonomy We must confront the growing centralisation of teaching to reverse the alarming declines in recruitment, retention and job satisfaction, says Daniel Kebede