The Legal Leader

How Labour should (and shouldn’t) reform SEND tribunals

Holding local authorities to account for repeatedly abusing the tribunal process (and bad faith engagement in mediation) is key

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Qaisar Sheikh
Opinion: Solutions

Attendance: What to do now to prevent September no-shows

For some students, the summer break can create a chasm between home and school they can’t easily cross come...

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Mikaela Shalders
Opinion: Inclusion

Regional improvement starts and ends with local leaders

Our experience in the Midlands shows that once a destination is set, the best way to get there is...

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Herminder Channa
Opinion: Mental health

Labour must finally – and properly – measure children’s wellbeing

This isn’t about adding more burden onto schools but about supporting them in tackling the mental health crisis

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Lord Gus O'Donnell
Opinion: Policy

Ministers must tackle our dangerous safeguarding blind spot

Even with the best will in the world, unregistered alternative provisions operate in a regulatory grey area that leaves...

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Louis Donald
Opinion: Edtech

‘Your Brain on ChatGPT’? Not if you use it right!

A recent study has caused panic about its effects, but here’s how to ensure the day never comes when...

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Amelia King
Opinion: Accountability

This week’s announcements undermine Ofsted’s credibility

An announcement meant to reassure the sector will in fact only exacerbate fears that the inspectorate can't do its...

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Frank Norris and Colin Richards
Opinion: Curriculum review

Evolution? A quiet curriculum revolution is already underway

A group of schools is pioneering what should be the basis for the Francis review's big 'GCSE reset'

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Al McConville
Opinion: Policy

Mapping the way out of education’s poly-crisis

This report doesn't just call for a system based on professionalism - it models it, and shows us how...

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Dan Morrow