Spielman’s offer changes nothing for first and infant schools Amanda Spielman’s plans to improve inspection are deaf to the framework’s inherent inequity and fall well short of what first and infant schools need
In praise of small MATs: Why bigger doesn’t always mean better Small multi-academy trusts offer an agility the system needs and a family feel many schools and communities desire, explains Sarah Baker
Could GAG pooling undermine the national funding formula? Pooling school budgets at MAT level doesn’t completely undo the fairer distribution of the NFF, writes Jon Andrews, but it does reduce transparency
How can teachers judge the efficacy of edtech? Natalia Kucirkova sets out what schools should look out for – and demand – when shopping for edtech to ensure it promotes effective practice
Solutions: How to make conversations about consent effective Many teachers lack the knowledge and confidence to teach consent, writes Monica Bhogal, but this crucial topic doesn’t have to be intimidating
How Bradford schools are empowering youth-led change Bradford’s pupil voice summit offers more than the chance for students to air their priorities, write Carol Dewhurst and Esha Din Arbab. It is leading to real change
Where is the improvement plan for marginalised children with autism? Outcomes for children with autism from marginalised groups are worse than their peers and the SEND improvement plan offers no answers, writes Prithvi Perepa
High stakes? The fault is not in Ofsted but in ourselves The biggest problem with Ofsted is the weight we attach to its reports, writes Hugh Greenway, and that’s within our control as employers
Ofsted: A better system is possible and the DfE knows it Colin Diamond sets out what the DfE might do to bring school inspection in line with high-performing systems – if only it listened to its own research