Opinion: Leadership

CEOs must help communities realise their full potential

The breadth of expectations placed on trusts and schools is becoming unsustainable and can only be met by reawakening...

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Michael Pain
Opinion: Edtech

Too many school leaders still ignore cybersecurity

Our new 'State of school cybersecurity' report is deeply concerning given recent widely-reported breaches

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Paul Alberry
Opinion: Funding

Now is the time to transform your pupil premium strategy

The EEF's updated guidance can help turn schools' pupil premium strategy into an evidenced and effective powerhouse to tackle...

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Chris Paterson
Opinion: SEND

SEND: We must do more to identify needs earlier

That's why I'm bringing forward a bill for early screening of neurodivergent traits today

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Adam Dance MP
Opinion: Accountability

How much does Ofsted really value outdoor learning?

Analysis of reports shows a surprising discrepancy between what Ofsted has encouraged schools to do and its ability to...

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David Scott
Opinion: Accountability

Ofsted have wasted an opportunity for fundamental reform 

The new framework is rushed and doesn't deliver the change the sector needs. Bridget Phillipson must step in

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Daniel Kebede
Letters to the editor

This week’s best responses from our readers

Schools Week's legendary cartoonist hangs up his pen, perceptions of behaviour diverge, and a data disaster looms

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Various
Opinion: Accountability

How we’ll go further to ensure the consistency of our inspections

Roll-out of the new framework will be complemented by measures to ensure inspection outcomes are valid and reliable,

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Rory Gribbell and Dr Verena Braehler
Opinion: Leadership

Our challenging times demand a new model of local leadership

Today’s challenges demand that we see ourselves not just as leaders in a locality but as leaders of that...

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Nicole Reid and Jill Messham