Operational excellence is the next frontier for school improvement We are entering a new phase for the sector which is not just defined by educational excellence
Fixing the teacher pipeline means looking at the joints, not just the flow The metaphor is useful, but our research found leaks at different stages of the pipeline appear to need different fixes
AI, subject access requests and metadata: What schools need to know When a complex or metadata-heavy SAR arrives, take a breath before you act
Why we’re replacing local governing bodies with regional school boards We’re planning big changes to governance structures while keeping a determined focus on collaboration
By focusing on schools, the white paper fails to put children first The document has missed a significant opportunity to state clearly that children really do come first
Using action research can help ease the transition from school When transitions are not handled well, the impact on attendance, engagement and wellbeing can be long-lasting
DfE should support struggling private schools to become academies A targeted approach could help provide a high-quality state-funded education to pupils from a wide range of backgrounds
Alignment between leadership and governance takes work Research shows those closest to the frontline worry more over issues like finances. This means building shared understanding is vital
Governance in AP demands a non-mainstream approach Alternative provision is not a footnote in the system. For the young people who need it, it is the system