2024 in review

The year we went beyond ‘Insta-solutions’?

Over-reliance on special schools has finally been acknowledged, but the fix could be worse if it isn’t properly thought...

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Sabrina Hobbs
2024 in review

The year our challenges were finally acknowledged

Labour have started the ball rolling where they can this year, but secondary schools still face an ongoing uphill...

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Patrick Cozier
2024 in review

Ups, downs and a political merry-go-round

Expectations of the new government have climbed even as genuine change has been continually deferred - but schools’ optimism...

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Nadine Bernard
2024 in review

In the face of challenge, only connect

Looking back on a year of local, national and international troubles, it's clear connectivity is key to the sector’s...

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Sir Hamid Patel
The Knowledge

Is there an evidenced way to foster engagement?

An 18-month review of the evidence has led to a research-based guide for increasing motivation and wellbeing

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Steve Farndon
The Review

Books for Christmas: Stocking fillers for every teacher

New education titles to make any teacher’s Christmas special and kick-start a new year of growth - as selected...

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2024 in review

Nothing to see here, move along please…

Very little has changed this year and very little is likely to change any time soon. Bah, humbug!

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Tim Leunig
Opinion: Accountability

Accountability can’t rely on our current progress measures

Any reform of school accountability must include changing a headline measure that acts as a perverse incentive

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Frank Norris and Jonny Uttley
The Knowledge

Can ChatGPT help tackle teacher workload?

A new report reveals some positive findings about generative AI's potential as a time-saver - with caveats

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Emily Yeomans