By focusing on schools, the white paper fails to put children first The document has missed a significant opportunity to state clearly that children really do come first
Growing concerns over censorship show the need to support school libraries The increase in instances of book banning shows a worrying trend with the school library as a cultural battle ground
How mentoring can avoid post-GCSE drift and support secondary starters This programme offers a compelling model for trusts and schools looking to strategically invest in both year 7 transition support and career development for older students
Our crisis of truth is overflowing in the classroom Parents feel unprepared. Teachers feel unequipped. Young people feel overwhelmed
A child who drops out isn’t a failure, they just need support Education can be rebuilt at any point and the key factor is having adults who meet the child where they’re at
The white paper is a blueprint for strategically engaging parents Bridget Phillipson’s emphasis on parental partnerships is an opportunity for schools to properly bring parents on board with their children’s learning
Remembering how we managed Covid can help SEND challenge Collaboration between teachers and schools boosts everyone but we risk backsliding to a culture of competition and compliance
Success of SEND reforms will hinge on whether staff can cope The reforms signal a shift from a system heavily reliant on statutory plans, towards one centred on school-led support
How to go from well intentioned to success with SEND reform The government has a strong policy proposition. But to succeed it will need to think as carefully about 2014 as it does about 2034