As ministers hokey cokeyed, schools took the lead again A year characterised by an in, out, in out, shake it all about of people and policy ends with a merited ‘rah rah rah’ from teachers, writes Diana Ohene-Darko
Governance has emerged transformed and stronger Continuing crisis has proven the benefits of a re-imagined school governance emboldened in its priorities, writes Ruby Bhatti
This was the year teachers decided enough was enough As 2022 comes to a close, the effects of turmoil and financial strain remain in spite of a late thank you in the chancellor’s autumn statement, writes Patrick Roach
How is levelling up progressing in the north east? The latest survey of schools in our region shows some progress in one respect but concerning trends in all others, explains Chris Zarraga
A scaled-back Oak could have had the whole sector’s support Judicial review is a measure of last resort but the government’s actions have left us no choice to protect our sector and teachers’ autonomy, writes Louis Coiffait-Gunn
How taster days are helping us tackle the recruitment crisis There’s no room for complacency in attracting new talent to our classrooms, writes Kaye Patrick, and our taster days are already having an impact
Why careers advice must change – and how to get started Following his appearance at the education select committee’s inquiry into careers guidance, Philip Le Feuvre explains what’s needed to make the system fit for purpose
Retention: The two-year ECF is just a longer hazing period A protracted induction period does nothing to change a toxic work culture that pervades the profession and harms students as well as staff, writes Cian Kinsella
Grammar schools: Why I’ve put my name down to end selection Our mixed economy of schools is delivering for all pupils, writes Steve Mastin, and selective education is only holding that back