Banning phones in schools is a lazy opt-out No one disagrees unfettered use of smartphones in schools is a bad thing, but indulging in a moral panic misses opportunities to prepare young people for life, says Hannah Carter
Why we’ve got ‘stuck’ schools all wrong Stuck schools often get a ‘hero’ leader, but there are much better solutions, argues Seamus Murphy
The curriculum review isn’t ‘dumbing down’ – it’s levelling up Critics claiming the curriculum review ‘dumbs down’ Gove’s education reforms are way off the mark, says Sir Hamid Patel
Some schools have cracked parental leave – so why can’t everyone? Education leaders must take note of a parliamentary debate last week on maternity and paternity pay, says Emma Sheppard
Fixing the retention ‘leaky bucket’ with a wellbeing strategy Improve the drivers of workplace wellbeing, and you improve the sustainability of the workforce
Why it’s time for a closer look at home-to-school transport Ensuring pupils arrive at school ready to learn begins with the journey that gets them there
Ofsted says identify children previously in care. But how? Ofsted’s new focus will ensure children previously known to social care become more visible – but schools need better data
5 principles for our once-in-a-generation inclusion reset The SEND reforms provide a rare opportunity to shape the future of our education system – here’s where to start
Beyond grades: curriculum should be about character and confidence too While good grades are essential, there is a growing consensus that schools must foster qualities like resilience, motivation and problem-solving. Here’s how one trust is doing it …