If academy trusts are the future, then back them Trusts may be at the heart of government’s vision for education, but ministers need to say why
Parental engagement is falling. Here’s how to make it work Covid’s only benefit was to bring parents closer to learning. Our poll finds that benefit is diminishing
Homework is changing – and parents are losing touch In an age of AI and digitisation, a key means of engagement with schools is disappearing fast
Every child deserves a safe place to make sense of the news Teachers and students need help to navigate a complex and fast-moving current affairs environment
Beating the zero-sum game: falling rolls demand collaboration, not competition A sustainable future requires collective stewardship and a local strategy in which systems and politics join up
Prevention starts in the classroom. Schools can help stop homelessness before it begins Teachers often see the first signs of instability. With the right support, they can help solve problems sooner
I believe in inclusion, but do we really know what that means? SEND provision is less about the place than the support and resources that help a child to thrive
Making the right matches is crucial for RISE to succeed One year in, the signs are generally positive despite some inevitable teething problems
Government must invest to justify school leaders’ optimism New regime has to rise above pressures of the parliamentary cycle to create conditions for sustained improvement