Narrow conversations about school budgets miss the big picture Crucial parts of the story of school budgets are too often left on the cutting room floor. Finance teams deserve more credit that that
How Labour can solve the attendance crisis (again) A new Institute for Government report suggests the government don’t have to look far for solutions to getting absence rates down. They’ve done it before
How to get flexible working right to drive inclusion Flexible working is key to inclusive workplaces and tackling systemic recruitment and retention issues. Here’s how to get started
How can we better train and retain SENCos? Our programme’s evaluation points to three key ways SEND leaders can be better supported to thrive in their roles and deliver better outcomes
Why our members are not reassured after meeting Sir Martyn HMCI’s visit to the Chartered College of Teaching didn’t alleviate many concerns, but it did point the way to some potential solutions
How to avoid a managed decline of art and design The review’s evidence that art and design are thriving masks concerning statistics and some very real weaknesses in our national offer
Labour must usher in a new era of professional empowerment Labour’s teacher training entitlement is key to delivering its opportunity mission. Here’s what needs to happen to deliver on the government’s promise
Labour’s funding decision on pay pits frontline against bottom line The funding shortfall will mean vital support is lost – but policymakers either don’t understand or don’t care
Recruitment crisis: Are we finally turning the corner? This week’s figures reveal positive signs for the teacher workforce but there’s a long way to go to meet Labour’s 6,500 teacher pledge