Loose talk about attendance does more harm than good We need policies that empower schools to work with families to welcome more children back through their gates
Ofsted’s new toolkits are a gift for self-evaluation Ofsted have given us a safety net for implementing its new framework. We’d be fools not to use it
This week’s best responses from our readers Primary testing, the demise of a Schools Week standard, farming for engagement, chunking EHCPs, and a conspiracy flushed out
Four ways to get your students career-ready this academic year With the new Gatsby benchmarks now enshrined in government guidance, here’s how schools can move careers education from add-on to core offer
CEOs must help communities realise their full potential The breadth of expectations placed on trusts and schools is becoming unsustainable and can only be met by reawakening community power
Too many school leaders still ignore cybersecurity Our new ‘State of school cybersecurity’ report is deeply concerning given recent widely-reported breaches
Now is the time to transform your pupil premium strategy The EEF’s updated guidance can help turn schools’ pupil premium strategy into an evidenced and effective powerhouse to tackle inequality
SEND: We must do more to identify needs earlier That’s why I’m bringing forward a bill for early screening of neurodivergent traits today
How much does Ofsted really value outdoor learning? Analysis of reports shows a surprising discrepancy between what Ofsted has encouraged schools to do and its ability to recognise it