Persistent barriers continue to limit our vital STEM potential A new parliamentary report reveals the persistent educational barriers hampering our efforts to be the science powerhouse the prime minister wants us to be
More power to those who can deliver the PM’s five missions The prime minister will put rocket boosters under his priorities, not by joining up Whitehall but by joining up communities
How SEMH interventions can transform mainstream provision A new evaluation of a programme using SEMH interventions with students in mainstream schools has demonstrated its effectiveness beyond doubt
How Labour should (and shouldn’t) reform SEND tribunals Holding local authorities to account for repeatedly abusing the tribunal process (and bad faith engagement in mediation) is key
Attendance: What to do now to prevent September no-shows For some students, the summer break can create a chasm between home and school they can’t easily cross come September. Here’s how to start bridging it right now
Regional improvement starts and ends with local leaders Our experience in the Midlands shows that once a destination is set, the best way to get there is to support local leaders at the helm
Labour must finally – and properly – measure children’s wellbeing This isn’t about adding more burden onto schools but about supporting them in tackling the mental health crisis
Ministers must tackle our dangerous safeguarding blind spot Even with the best will in the world, unregistered alternative provisions operate in a regulatory grey area that leaves vulnerable children at risk
‘Your Brain on ChatGPT’? Not if you use it right! A recent study has caused panic about its effects, but here’s how to ensure the day never comes when students can’t spell brain without AI