No, Andy Burnham. Education doesn’t need a ‘complete rethink’ Parity of esteem cannot mean asking poorer children to narrow their horizons earlier
How to help special needs pupils feel part of the mainstream Inclusion bases must make pupils feel psychologically safe, accepted, understood and connected
A young person’s future should not depend on where they grow up Schools cannot close the white working-class achievement gap on their own – it will take a combined effort
Schools and trusts must know every looked-after child’s story, strengths and needs Children in care come to school carrying layers of vulnerability and complexity that too often remain unseen
Why high-quality provision for the most able pupils is crucial Almost two decades after gifted and talented was scrapped, provision for the most able is patchy at best
Mind the certainty trap and always remain curious Evidence-informed practice should reflect that variability is the norm for pupils with SEND
Tackling absence isn’t just about getting pupils through the gates Re-integrating persistently absent pupils into school requires more than physical school attendance
Tackling the disadvantage gap must be top of Burnham and Powell’s in-tray The new PM and education secretary have inherited an ambitious commitment. They must not walk away from it
How the golden thread programme is reaping rewards Almost half of the teaching workforce will have participated in the programmes by the end of this year