AI tutors won’t fix inequality in education – but AI just might The real promise of AI lies not in substituting teachers, but in supporting them – and their pupils
It’s time to start planning for changes to FSM eligibility Changes from September will affect funding – and how schools compare disadvantaged pupils between cohorts
Practitioner knowledge could improve the accuracy of inspection But changing who inspects, without changing what inspection is, treats symptoms and leaves the situation intact
The case for bringing back chief education officers Education has evolved dramatically, but the framework hasn’t kept pace with the system
Key stage 2 results are a mark of success for teachers Schools have a right to be angry about this year’s disruption. But be reassured: the results are accurate
Schools must act fast on new DBS rules for volunteers The timing of the government’s announcement isn’t ideal, but leaders need to be prepared for September
One size does not fit all: why SEND training cannot be generic The £200 million national CPD package must work at scale, but be flexible enough to reflect reality
Enrichment doesn’t have to mean buying into something new Think about what is sustainable and look at the talents you already have in the building
What Ofsted reforms look like from an inspector’s viewpoint The latest changes must ensure that greater flexibility does not come at the expense of consistency