Ofsted

Good might not be good enough under new Ofsted framework

Experience of an inspection suggests Ofsted’s system is clearer and fairer, but hard work is needed to attain ‘expected...

Freddie Whittaker
Stuart Gardner
Opinion

Big tech AI marketing rewrites the future of education 

If we passively consume and believe big tech’s vision for AI we’ll be tricked into ceding control of our...

Freddie Whittaker
Catherine Buckler
Opinion

Nigel de Gruchy, the teachers’ champion who savaged with a soundbite

The former trade union leader has died at the age of 82. One of his successors, Dr Patrick Roach,...

Freddie Whittaker
Dr Patrick Roach
Opinion

Education starts at home, so we bought 20 of them for families

Short-term lets and instability wreck a child’s likelihood of succeeding academically – we cannot ignore what goes on outside...

Freddie Whittaker
John Barneby
Opinion

Teacher recruitment is turning a corner, but headline figures mask challenges

Increased entries to teacher training should be source of pride, but government must not forget communities where recovery won't...

Freddie Whittaker
Paddy Dempsey
The Boardroom Leader

The five ways we promote and champion school governance

When volunteers are supported and celebrated, boards become stronger – and children benefit

Freddie Whittaker
Susanna Bradbury and Rebekah Rowan-Robinson
Opinion

How schools can put mental health support at their heart

The strain posed by pupil mental health needs is increasing, but Kerry Westbrook believes her academy trust has a...

Freddie Whittaker
Kerry Westbrook
Opinion

Foundations are already there to build curriculum reforms

The review builds on the strong curricula many schools already have in place, so this isn’t about starting from...

Freddie Whittaker
Tom Rose
Opinion

Virtual teachers can stop kids fully dropping out of education

Online schooling is not a magic answer and should never be a dumping ground. But for some pupils on...

Freddie Whittaker
Lisa Boorman