Opinion: Solutions

What works in improving SEND outcomes?

A new programme aims to gather and share evidence of best SEND practice to improve provision. Some case studies...

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Dr Sam Baars
Opinion: Accountability

Labour’s accountability solutions are just more of the same

The party’s proposals do little to challenge the surveillance culture that’s at the root of many of the sector’s...

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Chris Bagley
Opinion: Curriculum

How trusts can pioneer a better model of EAL provision

Our specialist EAL provision is delivering great results and supporting students’ rapid integration into school and community life

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Emily Preece
Opinion: SEND

Special school funding is in crisis – but does Westminster get it?

The chancellor’s investment in more special school places is not a sufficient response to the scale of need across...

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Pauline Aitchison
Opinion: Solutions

How to harness predictability to support school leavers

Two former heads of sixth form share a thematic approach to supporting school leavers to thrive once they leave...

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Luke Ellmers and Maja Trachonitis
The Knowledge

Underfunding and managed decline: The shocking results of our annual survey

The latest polling on school finances reveals the prime minister’s fine words about education to be little more than...

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Nick Harrison
Manifesto 2024

Three core principles to make better education policy

Whatever their specific aims, the next government will need a strategy to put the profession on a stronger footing...

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Sir Jon Coles
The Knowledge

How multi-academy trusts are supporting pupils with SEND

A new report shows collaboration offers crucial support for SENCOs – but it’s no substitute for government action

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Lillian Flemons
Opinion: SEND

A road map to sustainable funding for SEND provision

Solving the SEND funding crisis is not just a matter of more money but, crucially, more stability and flexibility...

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Samuel Skerritt