Safety valve agreements are making the SEND funding crisis worse The pernicious effects of prioritising deficit reduction over investment in children’s needs are spreading across the whole system
Asleep on the job? How trusts have missed out on £53 million New research shows academy trusts have failed to capitalize on interest rates and are likely missing out on more this year
Fixing 14 years of damage must be an election priority This election is a watershed moment for education. An incoming Government must recognise the scale of the problems, says Daniel Kebede
Two priorities to redesign accountability for authentic improvement As election campaigns are launched, Kulvarn Atwal draws on the Headteachers’ Roundtable’s manifesto to call for wholesale reform of school accountability
The next government must get schools art beating again A new report outlines a ‘stark erosion’ of arts subjects taught in state schools. Here’s a charity’s plan to change that …
Holocaust education is more vital than ever Great educators know the best way to communicate the scale of the Holocaust is to ensure students connect with it on an individual level
Five ways to use AI to get the best from your MIS While the sector’s AI focus has been on teachers’ workloads and students’ learning, the biggest impact may be at the leadership level
What are key considerations when planning CPD? It’s crucial to consider not just the what but also the how of professional development activity for maximum impact
The vaping issue the government’s bill isn’t dealing with A new trend is emerging that threatens schools’ ability to impose their policies on vaping – based on questionable reasoning