I believe in inclusion, but do we really know what that means? SEND provision is less about the place than the support and resources that help a child to thrive
Making the right matches is crucial for RISE to succeed One year in, the signs are generally positive despite some inevitable teething problems
Government must invest to justify school leaders’ optimism New regime has to rise above pressures of the parliamentary cycle to create conditions for sustained improvement
Two things must change if we are to keep children safer in schools Better reporting tools and shared information will help us address a growing number of sexual misconduct cases
Genuine inclusion is the measure of a truly successful school Priorities that too often compete must operate better together if the SEND reforms are to work
It is not for schools to fill all the gaps in the system Education, health and social care are shared responsibilities. We should all be operating in partnership
We don’t need to choose between knowledge and skills I will be bringing in much-needed change, but I will do so with you, alongside you and with respect for you
Is the new MIS procurement framework a hammer to crack a walnut? Moves to simplify MIS buying are welcome, but the proposed system is clunky and ill-advised
Inclusion and academic ambition are not mutually exclusive Inclusion is not an add-on or a risk to be managed, but a core part of how a good school works