I’m still unqualified after ten years. Here’s why The government is right to pursue flexibility as a retention strategy – but it could also help with recruitment from within the classroom
This year is make or break for the CPD golden thread The golden thread of professional development is at risk of unravelling if the new government pursues the policies of its predecessor
Four reasons everyone should try working in AP Reflecting on nine months leading my trust’s alternative provision, working in the sector is an experience everyone should have
EBacc reform and avoiding distortions: What to do about KS4 There is plenty of scope to broaden the accountability measures that shape schools’ practices, but this can’t come at the peril of the most disadvantaged
This schools bill is the wrong legislation at the wrong time Hitting the reverse button in the face of new difficulties is a recipe for stifling innovation and holding back improvement
What do school leaders think will solve the SEND crisis? As the education committee launches major inquiry, a new survey reveals SEND guidance isn’t fit for purpose according to school leaders
Solutions: How to embrace the benefits of flexible working With the right guidance and recourse to best practice, flexible working as a day-one right could make teaching a more attractive and sustainable career
What schools can (and can’t) learn from the world of startups Ministers’ well-meaning desire for action can’t come at the expense of children’s learning. A test-and-learn approach offers the right balance
Two years on, why we still fight for Ruth’s legacy For all the talk of reform, it isn’t clear Ofsted has learned any real lessons from Ruth Perry’s death