Trusts are still the best way for school standards to RISE The government’s proposals could slow the pace of improvement. There are very good reasons why academy trusts are still the best model
The ‘constant dance’ of leading a values-driven trust Our new report shows that providing a ‘whole education’ requires trust leaders to embrace a ‘constant dance’ of shifting and competing priorities
Five specialist lessons to make mainstream more inclusive These five strategies from my time in special schools are driving transformational change in SEND provision in our mainstream trust
A four-step plan to tackle the exclusions crisis Working with schools and other partners since 2021 to reduce exclusions for vulnerable groups has led us to this national plan
Parliament must seize its chance to fix school management ‘De-layering’ our uniquely top-heavy approach to education management is key to redressing our unbalanced accountability system
The schools bill isn’t ‘vandalism’ – it should go even further The bill’s provisions are the right response to systemic challenges, but two key provisions are missing that I will be pushing for in the Lords
How to deliver a cradle-to-career service in every community Our new report shows the transformative potential of local ‘cradle-to-career’ partnerships and how school leaders can lead them to success – with support
Policy must look beyond teachers to solve the workforce crisis Teachers are not the only ones who are unhappy in classrooms. Unless we get to grips with that, we won’t stop them leaving
How government can foster better independent-state partnerships Our new report sets out how government can encourage more, better pooling of resources across the state and independent sectors