Politics

Four policies for a long-term transformation of the SEND system

It will take time, money and leadership, but we need a vision and a plan to ensure specialist provision...

JL Dutaut
Tom Rees
Politics

Three policies to get the SEND system working better now

Vulnerable learners who need consistency and routine deserve a political and funding climate that is fair and stable

JL Dutaut
Dr Nic Crossley
Opinion

The next government will inherit a mixed legacy and pressing challenges

A mix of stubborn problems and emerging new ones should make parties' plans for the most diasdvantaged pupils a...

JL Dutaut
Imran Tahir
The Research Leader

Instilling a joy of reading is key to closing the attainment gap

Understanding what texts young people are engaging with is key to tackling a post-pandemic decline in reading activity

JL Dutaut
Crispin Chatterton and Natalie Perera
Opinion

How we’ve centralised curriculum design to improve teaching

Reducing workload and improving teaching are priorities for our trust – but we must achieve these in balance with...

Freddie Whittaker
Dr Tim Mills
Opinion

Let’s have a better debate on the role of private schools

Whether it’s genuine confusion or political point-scoring, misinformation around Labour’s private schools policy means we’re not properly valuing cross-sector...

Freddie Whittaker
John Smith
Politics

Election 2024: The rise of the comprehensive kids?

The educational background of a potential Labour administration would look very different to what we're used to, writes Ed...

Freddie Whittaker
Ed Dorrell
Opinion: Sustainability

Greener special schools are within reach – it’s just a matter of approach  

How can we combine efforts to ramp up special school capacity with our net zero ambiutions for the sector?

JL Dutaut
Dan Allison
Opinion: Academy trusts

Four barriers to scalable growth – and how to overcome them

Academy trust growth is back on the agenda, so here are some lessons from failures of the past as...

JL Dutaut
Michael Pain