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Why we’re replacing local governing bodies with regional school boards

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We’re planning big changes to governance structures while keeping a determined focus on collaboration

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SEND reforms make the home-school relationship more important than ever

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When parents feel heard it’s easier for families and schools to work together for the benefit of everyone

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Lessons from Singapore in shaping school system culture

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Timeless constants come from the institutions willing to think and act with the same long horizon

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White paper reforms must enrich all pupils

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The government’s enrichment framework will only succeed if the needs of all pupils and their schools are ...

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It’s time for a reality check over health services in schools

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If the government is serious about improving outcomes, it must be honest about its intent

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Here’s how we can finally begin to fix the teacher supply crisis

If we’re going to hang on to more of them, then teachers need a better deal than summer respite from year-long toxic workloads

How does it really feel to pay the parenthood penalty?

Women make up the majority of the secondary teaching workforce, yet hold just 41.5 per cent of headteacher posts. A significant reason for this, as shown by the MTPT Project’s research, is the ‘parenthood penalty’. My own research set out to understand it more deeply so that we can break down this barrier to opportunity. […]

How to balance CPD at individual, school and trust level

Our work to enhance professional development across our trust reveals helpful ways forward for others and things ministers could do to help

A lower voting age must mean more political education

Votes at 16 can be a positive widening of the franchise – but only if educators and ministers live up to what it demands of them

The benefits and risks of streamlining governance for trusts

Innovating governance structures can ease challenges and deliver tangible benefits – but mind the gaps

Unpacking Martyn’s Law: a roadmap to safety and security for schools

A new act of parliament places duties on schools to be prepared in case of acts of deliberate violence. Here’s how to get ready to comply

A city united: What Manchester teaches us about school improvement

Red or blue, Manchester shows the keys to winning are a strong grassroots game and solid teamwork

How Labour can put boosters under its workforce plans

The government’s pledge and its piecemeal approach so far won’t be enough to meet the decade-long workforce challenge. Here’s what could

How to make the most of alternative provision’s expertise

Alternative provision is an untapped source of expertise on behaviour, engagement and attendance. Here’s how to make the most of its potential

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