Opinion

Aspiring leaders should be taught the 3 Rs of inner work

Overly focusing on operational skill neglects inner work that is fundamental to succeeding (and remaining) in leadership, says Bukky…

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Bukky Yusuf
Opinion

Diversity is key to tackling the recruitment crisis

Who we recruit, how we equip them and the routes towards qualification must all be broadened to attract and…

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Leila MacTavish
Opinion: Academy trusts

Thriving local trusts are a strong part of our system’s offer 

The large and varied sector of locality-based trusts presents a collective effervescence whose distinct strengths should not be neglected,…

JL Dutaut
Donna Tandy
The Knowledge
School business leaders should be included in drive to cut teacher workload, says ISBL

Why is reducing teacher workload so hard?

A new report by the NFER reveals many schools are already doing all they can to reduce workload and…

JL Dutaut
Kerry Martin
Inclusion

Until ministers fix SEND, we’ll keep fighting for our rights

Ali Durban responds to controversial comments by Gillian Keegan about the special needs support system being ‘lose, lose, lose’

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Ali Durban
Opinion: Solutions

How to offer affordable residentials for all

We can’t afford not to offer residentials – even as their costs increase, says Martin Smith. Here’s how we…

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Martin Smith
Leadership and governance

Progress towards more, better local governance has halted

Ministers must intervene early to prevent halted progress on local governance turning to regression

JL Dutaut
Michael Barton
Opinion: Mental health

Prioritising green spaces has helped us improve pupil wellbeing 

Two primary headteachers explain how they have greened their school sites and the impact it has had on their…

JL Dutaut
Ann-Marie Bolton and Wayne Clayton
Opinion: Solutions

How to drive up attendance in your school

I have been in education for 23 years and leading on attendance for 15 of those across schools of…

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Beena Sisodia

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Give heads what they need to make inclusive mainstream work

This is not about withdrawing support from children. It’s about changing the way that support is offered

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Opinion: Curriculum

Teachers need agency to thrive – we’re exploring how and why

Agency is often misinterpreted and overlooked, but giving teachers themselves more capacity to act would bring wide-ranging benefits, writes…

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Lisa-Maria Müller
The Research Leader

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…

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Dr Rajbir Hazelwood and Kamal Bodhanker

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Assessment

University clearing: How teachers can support students 

All the important details school staff need to help youngsters through clearing this year

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Sam Sykes
Assessment

Are we asking the right questions on assessment?

A new AQA report proposes new assessment models for the millions left lacking critical skills by the current format

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Reza Schwitzer
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