SEND isn’t on the precipice – it’s tipped over the edge Rising costs worsened by short-termism and under-investment have left the SEND system incapable of meeting demand, writes Alex Dale
Westminster whingers are wrong: Less schools policy is good news Far from not caring about schools, a lack of interventionism from politicians and the public may be a sign of confidence, writes Ed Dorrell
We must look past divides to meet challenges of the future The response to our skills proposals show some are still fighting shadows when the battle for the future of education has moved on, writes David Blunkett
Review: The power of professional learning networks The level of detail is sometimes overwhelming, but it’s a must-have compendium of ideas for how to improve our system, says Terry Freedman
Back to the future: Labour is preparing for an education system that doesn’t exist We need a Labour party that understands the system we have, not fighting yesterday’s battles
Reading: Consistency and firm foundations are key to success Responding to the EEF’s recent evaluation of phonics schemes, Venessa Willms explains their place in Ark Schools’ broader approach to literacy
IICSA: What the sexual abuse inquiry could mean for schools The landmark inquiry into child sexual abuse calls for reforms with important training implications for teachers, weites Malcolm Johnson
Recruitment: Edtech’s solution to the governance gap With two-thirds of governing bodies reporting at least one vacancy, Simon Hay offers an edtech solution to recruitment – but not how you might think
ECF: Getting the best from our second-year trainees As trainees across the country settle into their second year under the new early career framework, Jane Cruikshank sets out her trust’s successes and adaptations