Four policies to make long-term political planning the norm The next government’s mission should be to redefine education for the next 80 years, not the next five or ten, explains Carl Ward
Solving attendance requires a whole-system rethink Attendance is only one very visible symptom of a deeper crisis in support systems for children with SEND and mental health challenges
Why you should be thinking about disciplinary oracy Delivering whole-school oracy hinges on understanding what can be implemented for all and what should flex to be subject-specific
What Taylor Swift taught me about school leadership The Eras tour – and one song in particular – was a cathartic moment of reflection on the realities of school leadership
Why I put my job at risk to recommend my trust’s merger There are few personal upsides and there’s a great deal of risk, but it’s the right thing to do and I hope others will follow
Twelve things that will change in the government’s educational world view if Labour wins Governing is as much about leading as it is about making decisions – and Labour’s approach will feel very different for schools
Schools can tackle poverty – but not alone and not this way Schools can be pivotal in ending child poverty, but they need to be treated as integral to the process of developing government policy
What AP can teach us about recruiting the best Talented people who can inspire the hardest-to-teach children can be found in the unlikeliest places if you prioritise the right qualities
How can we restore a love of writing among young people? Amid evidence of a sharp decline in young people’s enjoyment of writing, our new report sheds light on where solutions might be found