Opinion

Pearson: We apologise for not being clear on BTEC changes – but it’s the right call

This week, tens of thousands of students receive their results for their Level 2 vocational qualifications and GCSEs. Our...

John Dickens
Cindy Rampersaud and Derek Richardson
Opinion

New rules on exam readers could become a headache for schools

A change in the rules on reading assistance in exams for pupils with special needs could cause a jump...

Freddie Whittaker
BARNEY ANGLISS
Opinion

Six ‘quick wins’ for Gavin Williamson

With an election looming, the new education secretary will need some quick announcements up his sleeve that will actually...

Freddie Whittaker
OLLIE LANE
Opinion

The children’s commissioner is wrong about children in care and school Ofsted grades

Exclusively sending vulnerable children to ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ schools is narrow-minded, unattainable and not in the best interest of the...

Freddie Whittaker
John Cosgrove
Opinion

Dear Gavin Williamson, it’s time to invest in teachers’ development

The new education secretary must prioritise targeted investment in teachers and school leaders, argues Melanie Renowden. At Ambition Institute,...

Freddie Whittaker
MELANIE RENOWDEN
Opinion

Schools can no longer close the gap for disadvantaged pupils

Over the past year, disadvantaged children have fallen even further behind their more affluent classmates in terms of GCSE...

Freddie Whittaker
JO HUTCHINSON
Opinion

How a trust-wide knowledge-rich curriculum can drive improvements

Implementing a trust-wide curriculum for primary schools wasn’t easy, but two years on we’re reaping the benefits, writes Rowena...

Freddie Whittaker
Rowena Hackwood
Opinion

Let teachers embrace a career that values lifelong learning

The Chartered College of Teaching is two-and-a-half years old. What does the future hold for the organisation? Dame Alison...

Freddie Whittaker
DAME ALISON PEACOCK
Opinion

Brexit could give schools space to get on with the job – we mustn’t waste this opportunity

Whoever is lucky enough to be education secretary under the new prime minister is going to have to perform...

John Dickens
MARK LEHAIN and JONATHAN SIMONS