Opinion: Edtech

New ministers are taking the lead on AI – but at which end?

The DfE's new £4 million AI project could be a case of the edtech tail wagging the education dog...

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Jen Persson
Opinion: Legal

New ministers can and must help stem rising complaints

Confusion and duplication in legal frameworks and guidance are making a difficult situation all the harder for schools

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Victoria Hatton
Opinion: Accountability

Progress 8 must give way to more constructive accountability

Our analysis reveals how poor Progress 8 is as a proxy for school quality – but better is eminently achievable

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Andrew O'Neill
Opinion: Workforce

How racism steals our safe spaces and scars our lives

Leaders and staff will need to be as vigilant to the lasting effects of racism as we have become...

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Krisha Kay Gandhi
Opinion: Solutions

How to support teachers to address the riots and civil unrest 

It’s the difficult job of every leader to ensure their school tackles the horrific scenes that dominated our screens...

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Nicole Rodden
The Knowledge

What is driving the rise in home education?

Government figures show a rise in home-educated children. A detailed survey of 1,220 families sheds light on their decisions

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Katie Finlayson
Opinion: Accountability

Ofsted reforms are looking for solutions in the wrong places

Superficial changes could lead to unintended consequences while the real issues persist

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Sir Jon Coles
Opinion: Accountability

Ofsted’s single grades are gone – but will report cards be any better?

Research suggests the replacement will only be beneficial if other measures are taken to reduce pressures on outcomes

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Melanie Ehren
Opinion: Accountability

School accountability musn’t go back to business as usual

This week's news mark a turning point for accountability, but the next steps will determine whether hope of real...

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Paul Whiteman