The case for bringing back chief education officers Education has evolved dramatically, but the framework hasn’t kept pace with the system
Key stage 2 results are a mark of success for teachers Schools have a right to be angry about this year’s disruption. But be reassured: the results are accurate
Schools must act fast on new DBS rules for volunteers The timing of the government’s announcement isn’t ideal, but leaders need to be prepared for September
One size does not fit all: why SEND training cannot be generic The £200 million national CPD package must work at scale, but be flexible enough to reflect reality
Enrichment doesn’t have to mean buying into something new Think about what is sustainable and look at the talents you already have in the building
What Ofsted reforms look like from an inspector’s viewpoint The latest changes must ensure that greater flexibility does not come at the expense of consistency
RISE can be a success if we all learn together Great practice should be shared and not remain isolated within individual schools, trusts or regions
A pay rise on borrowed time The state of the graduate labour market is concerning, but it does give the DfE time to fix supply problems
Why I’m trying to change the law to mandate outdoor education Outdoor learning is far too rare – a third of children in the UK never, ever have lessons outdoors