The benefits and risks of streamlining governance for trusts Innovating governance structures can ease challenges and deliver tangible benefits – but mind the gaps
Unpacking Martyn’s Law: a roadmap to safety and security for schools A new act of parliament places duties on schools to be prepared in case of acts of deliberate violence. Here’s how to get ready to comply
Will EHCP numbers continue to rise, and what then? A new forecasting tool for local authorities shows the pressing need for change to avoid an “unmitigated” disaster for schools and families
Persistent barriers continue to limit our vital STEM potential A new parliamentary report reveals the persistent educational barriers hampering our efforts to be the science powerhouse the prime minister wants us to be
How SEMH interventions can transform mainstream provision A new evaluation of a programme using SEMH interventions with students in mainstream schools has demonstrated its effectiveness beyond doubt
How Labour should (and shouldn’t) reform SEND tribunals Holding local authorities to account for repeatedly abusing the tribunal process (and bad faith engagement in mediation) is key
Is Key Stage 3 a barrier to opportunity? New research suggests the government should be developing a new and improved version of New Labour’s ‘gifted and talented’ programme
Legal: What the new phase of the Covid inquiry means for schools Here’s what ‘Module 8’ of the Covid inquiry will aim to ascertain, along with some advice for schools and trusts that are asked to provide evidence
Is trust centralisation delivering its promises to staff New research delves into how staff are experiencing the promised benefits of pooled resources and networked development