The Knowledge

How can local CPD quality be assured in a world of MATs?

New research into ‘local learning landscapes’ for CPD reveals fragmented arrangements but also how to enhance coherence, quality and…

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Toby Greany
Opinion: Solutions

How trusts can operate at scale over distance

An increase in multi-academy trusts spanning multiple regions means we need to develop new ways to deliver school improvement,…

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Rebekah Ramsden and Jo Myhill-Johnson
The Knowledge

How can peer review best serve school improvement?

The EEF’s review of Education Development Trust’s Schools Partnership Programme validates the potential of systematic peer review, explains Anna…

JL Dutaut
Anna Searle
Design and technology

Design and technology reform: A hostile takeover disguised as philanthropy

Pearson’s plans for design and technology reform shows why there’s an issue with private companies and curriculum design, says…

JL Dutaut
Alison Hardy
Opinion: Workforce

RE recruitment woe is a societal problem – but not like many think

Census data showing Britain becoming a more secular society are no excuse to lose everything RE has to offer…

JL Dutaut
Bushra Nasir
Opinion: Accountability

Why we’ve ditched the grades from SIAMS inspections

Margaret James explains the decision to remove grades from the SIAMS inspection framework in a move described as ‘radically…

JL Dutaut
Margaret James
Politics

Report cards: Labour’s proposed reform will require caution

Labour’s proposal for school accountability reform could be transformational but its implementation will require caution and time, writes Kate…

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Kate Chhatwal
Opinion: Curriculum

Making science accessible for all, even on a tight school budget

Marking British Science Week, Niymet McCann explains how her school is making the most of available support to ensure…

JL Dutaut
Niymet McCann
STEM

Girls in STEM: A message for your students

After marking International Women’s Day, schools can keep pushing the message that girls’ STEM career potential is unlimited, writes…

JL Dutaut
Sally Williams

Must Read

Labour’s first year

We’ve laid the foundations. Now we build

Education secretary says her government’s work so far is just the beginning, and here’s what comes next …

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Bridget Phillipson
Labour’s first year

Engaging trusts is key to the opportunity mission’s success

Ministers have shown they can listen to the sector. More of that will be necessary as the details of…

JL Dutaut
Leora Cruddas
Labour’s first year

SEND: Hope still prevails, but Labour must learn to listen

Treating the specialist and alternative sectors as afterthoughts means ministers have missed chances to progress towards a more inclusive…

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Dr Nic Crossley

ITT

ITT

Degree apprenticeships are key to increasing and diversifying recruitment

Work to deliver the new qualification should continue at pace to meet recruitment challenges by making teaching more accessible,…

JL Dutaut
Melanie Renowden
ITT

ITT: Which is the odd one out?

The deeply flawed ITT reforms are a threat to sustainable teacher supply for purely ideological purposes, writes David Spendlove

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David Spendlove
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EXAMS

Exams

How sitting an exam re-affirmed my respect for our students

I still believe exams to be the best way of testing academic knowledge and understanding but they’re no bagatelle,…

JL Dutaut
James Handscombe
Exams
The number of penalties handed out to students caught cheating has risen for a second year

The stereotype that could be feeding exam anxiety

The ‘snowflake’ stereotype is damaging and unjustified, but a more pervasive idea may be perpetuating exam anxiety, says Stephen…

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Stephen Caldwell
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