Four steps towards a revolution in professional learning Teacher expertise changes pupils’ lives. So why is their professional learning so often on the margins?
We need a more ethnically representative teaching workforce Overall, there are fewer ethnic minority teachers in England, as a proportion, than ethnic minority pupils
Strong boards need both organisational memory and fresh perspective Recruitment is of course important, but the data shows effective governance is also built through retention
Tackling absence isn’t just about getting pupils through the gates Re-integrating persistently absent pupils into school requires more than physical school attendance
Schools must act fast on new DBS rules for volunteers The timing of the government’s announcement isn’t ideal, but leaders need to be prepared for September
How governance has moved on in the past 20 years Governing bodies need to face up to reality if they want to recruit and hold on to their volunteers
Early intervention and joined-up support can close disadvantage gap Long-term investment and commitment is the best way to help children from reception onwards
Inclusion is not the alternative to excellence. It is its foundation What we’ve learned from listening to young people, educators and communities across England
How can school leaders support teachers to thrive in their work? Our research explored what can be done to support staff in a rewarding but challenging profession