What we’re missing in our national conversation on SEND Sarah Johnson reflects on a BBC Woman’s Hour special on the SEND system – and what she didn’t hear when she sat in its audience
Your survey responses will help re-shape the school system Here’s why I’ve used my powers for the first time to compel schools to respond to questions about their provision
Some early concerns about Ofsted’s proposed framework changes A promise to deliver a phase-specific framework for the early years is welcome – but the inspectorate will need to be mindful of primaries too
Solving the SEND crisis can’t be done in isolation The education sector’s many crises are interlinked. None will be solved if we don’t all work together towards coherence
A system-wide retention promise is key to solving the teacher crisis A new paper suggests a large part of the solution to the crisis is in the hands of school and trust leaders themselves
Amanda Spielman’s interview is an insult to Ruth’s memory The former chief inspector’s denial of established facts is not just self-interested stubborness, but verges on wilful disinformation
New ministers are taking the lead on AI – but at which end? The DfE’s new £4 million AI project could be a case of the edtech tail wagging the education dog – with worrying consequences for children
New ministers can and must help stem rising complaints Confusion and duplication in legal frameworks and guidance are making a difficult situation all the harder for schools
Progress 8 must give way to more constructive accountability Our analysis reveals how poor Progress 8 is as a proxy for school quality – but better is eminently achievable