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Pastoral interventions can help to raise student achievement

A greater emphasis on pastoral care to remove barriers to learning has increased attainment at a 1,600-pupil academy Student...

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We are about to enter purdah

The looming general election will regulate the conduct of public bodies, including the DfE, local authorities – and schools....

Jade Kent
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You’d be forgiven for thinking workload was a marginal issue

The Department for Education last week published the results of its Workload Challenge. It may have been launched with...

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College of Teaching: let’s just get on with it for now

The Claim Your College Coalition has put its proposals to the government for a College of Teaching open to...

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Is technology worth bothering with in education?

What do you do when you have a teacher with a PhD in astrophysics? Find a new method of...

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Getting the message across (and it’s not about snow)

So you think it’s been a big week for education policy announcements? Well you would, because you’re involved in...

Jonathan Simons
Jonathan Simons
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Why the Acas Code of Practice should change

The code discriminates against non-union staff who should be entitled to have a qualified person with them at any...

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Sacking leaders over times tables defies employment law – and common sense

Let’s get something clear from the start: children should learn times tables at primary school. They should have them...

Russell Hobby
Russell Hobby
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Like it or not: Reception assessments are looming

There are valid reasons for concerns about reception baseline assessment. But don’t be intimidated: it’s a chance to pick...

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