Opinion

How did politics influence education in 2017?

It’s been a less eventful year for education than 2016, but according to Natalie Perera it’s the same old...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

Best education research of 2017 for schools

Having scoured the international academic journals for the best research applicable to schools in England, Stuart Kime shares his...

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Opinion

Top 10 books of 2017 for teachers and school leaders

The best books 2017 had to offer, chosen by Schools Week features editor, Cath Murray.   For visionaries and...

Schools Week Reporter
Schools Week Reporter
Opinion

Schools will need funding to provide extra training for new teachers

There should be a revised three-year teacher training route, and schools should be given extra funding to provide it,...

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Expert Contributor
Opinion

Teachers need good CPD throughout their career

While today’s QTS consultation is welcome, we must not forget that teachers need professional development and mentoring throughout their...

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Opinion

It’s up to the schools community to deliver on social mobility

The education secretary’s vision for social mobility is a strong one, says Mark Lehain – now it’s up to...

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Opinion

Now the end of 2017 is near, I too face a final curtain

Now the end of 2017 is near, I too face a final curtain. Dear readers, this is my last...

Laura McInerney
Laura McInerney
Opinion

We’re one step closer to solving the social mobility conundrum

Today, the government published its ‘Unlocking Talent, Fulfilling Potential’ report, which echoes many of the points made by the...

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News, Opinion

What are the ACTUAL new policies in Greening’s action plan?

Justine Greening has finally published her social mobility action plan, entitled ‘Unlocking Talent, Fulfilling Potential’. Much of it includes...

Laura McInerney
Laura McInerney