How trusts can operate at scale over distance An increase in multi-academy trusts spanning multiple regions means we need to develop new ways to deliver school improvement, write Astrea’s regional directors
RE recruitment woe is a societal problem – but not like many think Census data showing Britain becoming a more secular society are no excuse to lose everything RE has to offer by letting recruitment worsen, writes Bushra Nasir
Why we’ve ditched the grades from SIAMS inspections Margaret James explains the decision to remove grades from the SIAMS inspection framework in a move described as ‘radically different; radically the same’
Design and technology reform: A hostile takeover disguised as philanthropy Pearson’s plans for design and technology reform shows why there’s an issue with private companies and curriculum design, says Alison Hardy
Report cards: Labour’s proposed reform will require caution Labour’s proposal for school accountability reform could be transformational but its implementation will require caution and time, writes Kate Chhatwal
How can peer review best serve school improvement? The EEF’s review of Education Development Trust’s Schools Partnership Programme validates the potential of systematic peer review, explains Anna Searle
Girls in STEM: A message for your students After marking International Women’s Day, schools can keep pushing the message that girls’ STEM career potential is unlimited, writes Sally Williams
Budget: A starved system can’t end persistent absence This week’s budget must recognise that our system for preventing absence is failing and leaving schools with an impossible catch-up mission, says Jaine Stannard
Ministers are trying to undermine teacher strikes. Their behaviour is counterproductive The education secretary should be negotiating with unions in a serious and ongoing way, writes Kevin Courtney