Inspection should apply pressure – but in the right places It isn’t possible to take all the anxiety away, but putting stress on the right things is vital to a well-functioning accountability system
Curriculum review: Towards a knower-rich approach A shift in emphasis could form the foundation of the broader, more inclusive curriculum the government review seeks
Why (and how) Ormiston is joining the phone-free movement The success of ‘banning’ phones from some of our schools has convinced us it’s not just right but has broad community support, so we’re taking it trust-wide
Opportunities for trusts amid challenging times Leora Cruddas reveals the main findings from CST’s third annual national school trust report
Why we should do like Australia and turn AP upside down Rethinking what AP is for must be at the heart of any attempts to improve a system that is mired in inconsistencies and not delivering for students
How a ‘right to disconnect’ could stop teachers turning off As government proposals to solve the recruitment and retention crisis go, Labour’s early proposals are astute and eminently deliverable
How Labour’s AI datastore will transform workload and wellbeing The government’s early investment in AI for education will bring invaluable returns for workforce wellbeing
Five important steps at the start of your headship journey Drawing on Ark Schools’ leadership development programme and my own experience, here are someu seful tips for new school leaders
What do we now know about young carers’ attendance? Research to be published later this month reveals stark findings about young carers’ attendance and their experiences of education