SEND: Why we’re going beyond inclusion to belonging With the SEND review in the balance, Marios Solomonides explains why his trust is taking matters into its own hands in developing a SEND strategy
NTP: Better, faster evaluation data is now urgent An absence of positive and compelling evidence is putting the tutoring programme at risk, writes Adam Alagiah-Glomseth
Equality of opportunity requires a united education sector New school-university partnerships could reshape the sector’s capacity and boost equality of opportunity, explains John Blake
“Brilliant!” Gullis warms the fringe of an icy Tory conference Gallows humour and Gullis high spirits gave welcome light relief from the open warfare on the floor of this week’s Conservatives conference, writes Jonathan Simons
The Knowledge: This week’s research highlights School leaders’ changing approaches to recruitment and retention, effective CPD, and the impact of the cost of living on ethinic minorities
Labour’s vision for schools: Running towards the challenges Labour’s vision for education is one that looks to the future rather than the past and to fairness rather than the lottery of birth, writes Bridget Phillipson
Our reforms will ensure quality and rigour in teacher training Minister Jonathan Gullis says controversial ITT review will eradicate ‘variation’ in the market
Labour conference: A whirlwind and a ray of hope Ed Reza Schwitzer gives us a taste of being an edu-policy wonk at a crucial conference for the Labour party this week
Budget crisis: How to save money by tailoring your tech A six-month cap on energy prices still leaves schools with higher costs and an uncertain future, writes Al Kingsley, but an edtech audit could reduce outgoings