Opinion: Attendance

Loose talk about attendance does more harm than good

We need policies that empower schools to work with families to welcome more children back through their gates

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Tim Linehan
Opinion: Accountability

Ofsted’s new toolkits are a gift for self-evaluation 

Ofsted have given us a safety net for implementing its new framework. We’d be fools not to use it

JL Dutaut
Jeremy Spencer
Letters to the editor

This week’s best responses from our readers

Primary testing, the demise of a Schools Week standard, farming for engagement, chunking EHCPs, and a conspiracy flushed out

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Various
Opinion: Careers

Four ways to get your students career-ready this academic year

With the new Gatsby benchmarks now enshrined in government guidance, here’s how schools can move careers education from add-on...

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John Yarham
Opinion: Leadership

CEOs must help communities realise their full potential

The breadth of expectations placed on trusts and schools is becoming unsustainable and can only be met by reawakening...

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Michael Pain
Opinion: Edtech

Too many school leaders still ignore cybersecurity

Our new 'State of school cybersecurity' report is deeply concerning given recent widely-reported breaches

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Paul Alberry
Opinion: Funding

Now is the time to transform your pupil premium strategy

The EEF's updated guidance can help turn schools' pupil premium strategy into an evidenced and effective powerhouse to tackle...

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Chris Paterson
Opinion: SEND

SEND: We must do more to identify needs earlier

That's why I'm bringing forward a bill for early screening of neurodivergent traits today

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Adam Dance MP
Opinion: Accountability

How much does Ofsted really value outdoor learning?

Analysis of reports shows a surprising discrepancy between what Ofsted has encouraged schools to do and its ability to...

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David Scott