A level, Education Reform, post-16
A level choices are less diverse than ever, with potential risks to students’ futures. Schools and policy makers alike…
DAVID ROBINSON
Flexible working
Accommodating time off for Jewish festivals isn’t just good practice, writes Madeleine Fresko-Brown, it’s a teachable moment for an…
MADELEINE FRESKO-BROWN
Admissions, Education Reform
Responding to ASCL’s proposal to reform the admissions code, Ed Vainker and Rebecca Cramer say schools don’t need to…
ED VAINKER AND REBECCA CRAMER
Covid
The new Covid guidance is already leading some schools to punish clinically vulnerable families, writes Jo Maugham. The DfE…
JOLYON MAUGHAM
Cabinet reshuffle
Love him or loathe him, Nick Gibb was made for the job of schools minister, says Jonathan Simons
JONATHAN SIMONS
Governance
Former students have been invited to apply for a unique new role on Ark Schools’ board of trustees. Director…
LIZ DAWSON
Research
New research shows coaching can lead to school improvement, write Rachel Lofthouse and Trista Hollweck, and hints at best bets to make that…
RACHEL LOFTHOUSE* AND TRISTA HOLLWECK**
Opinion
Ane Vernon sets out the key policy requirements for dealing with reports of sexual abuse, and says school leaders…
ANE VERNON
Opinion
As schools welcome new and returning pupils, the NFER’s Julie Nelson and Caroline Sharp warn transition may not be…
CAROLINE SHARP* AND JULIE NELSON**
