How are trusts doing at closing disadvantage gaps? New research from the South West Social Mobility Commission reveals the major academy trusts still have a lot of work to do for their under-resourced pupils
We must show that the grass is greenest in schools to build our workforce Recruitment and retention woes aren’t unique to the sector. We just have to work harder to attract and hold onto a more fluid workforce
How good is school governance in 2024? A new report assesses the quality of governance today and finds encouraging progress but also some areas for concern, explains Emma Knights
Three policies to put coastal schools on a course to success Coastal schools continue to face very specific challenges that require a new approach – and the same approach would benefit everyone
Six policies to better link school funding with improvement Funding schools properly isn’t all about the amount of money on offer; there’s plenty a government could do to make the process more efficient
Move slow and build: Labour’s manifesto offers hope Some will criticise its lack of radicalism, says Liz Robinson, but its policies are grounded in respect for the profession – and that’s radical in itself
The Conservatives’ manifesto is a blueprint for a collapsing house These are policies for the managed decline of education rather than a charter for the renewal it so desperately needs
Building on historic successes: How do the manifestos stack up? The main parties’ manifestos are pleasingly focused on building rather than tearing down, but they are storing tough decisions for after the election
How to ensure your GoaT is the GOAT How to herd your tribe of volunteer governors and trustees to ensure the best response from them in any situation