Opinion: Accountability

Ofsted and DfE are still not there with solving inclusion

The Ofsted draft framework is a missed opportunity to start aligning our incentives with our shared inclusive vision

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Keziah Featherstone
Opinion: Legal

Kristie Higgs v. Farmor’s School: Implications for the sector

A landmark judgment means schools will need to think carefully about how to balance employees' free speech and 'reputational...

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Joanne Moseley
Opinion: Governance

How to overcome governance’s diversity problem

Let's mark National School Governors' Awareness Day by committing to broadening this vital workforce

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Victoria Hatton and Adrian Rogers
Opinion: Workforce

It’s high time leaders held DfE to account for workload

My freedom of information request revealed something very wrong with the DfE’s interpretation of what is a reasonable ask...

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Thomas Moore
Opinion: Governance

Leaving governance out of school reform is a recipe for chaos

Agree or disagree with policy and the pace of reform, we won’t get implementation right until we respect governance...

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Emma Balchin
Opinion: Policy

Labour is sacrificing standards and choice for a quick fix

The schools bill aims to change the relationship between schools and local authorities to mitigate the SEND crisis –...

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Michael Johnson
Opinion: Solutions

How to create a culture of compassion and repair

Relational Inclusion has transformed behaviour, attendance and engagement in our schools and in others we have supported

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Anthony Benedict
The Knowledge

How to gather richer data for better inclusion

As the levers of accountability begin to pull the sector towards engagement, we must ensure our data is intentionally...

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Nic Ponsford
Opinion: Legal

Legal: What changes to pay and conditions mean for academies

Employment solicitor, Heather Mitchell looks at how provisions in the schools bill could affect the academy sector

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Heather Mitchell