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The Knowledge

Inequalities in music education still persist, Ofsted has said in its latest subject report

How can we secure better music education for all?

The success of the government’s reorganisation of music hubs will hinge on three key factors, explains David James

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David James

safeguarding

KCSIE 2023: Safeguarding and tech teams will need to work ever closer

The new guidance gives DSLs lead responsibility for filtering and monitoring and makes partnership with the school’s tech team…

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Mark Bentley

safeguarding

KCSIE 2023: Ballooning responsibilities are putting the DSL role at risk

Increasing demands from above and below are conspiring to make the safeguarding lead role unsustainable, writes Helen King

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Helen King

Leadership

School leaders are starting to shape the system – as they should

The collective response to the challenges facing schools is ushering in a new phase in system leadership, write Alice…

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Alice Gregson and David Horn

Inclusion

Promoting inclusion won’t mean banning exclusions in London

No, we don’t endorse ‘zero exclusions’ – but we must work together to include more of London’s children, say…

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Lib Peck and Maureen McKenna

Opinion: Mental health

How we’re helping schools deliver first aid for all

A free new programme aims to help young people to help themselves in increasingly common dangerous situations, explains Paul…

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Paul Evans

Opinion: Solutions

Three ways to set boundaries early in your new middle leadership role

Middle leadership can be uniquely challenging but some simple steps can ensure your enthusiasm for it is sustained, explains Gemma Drinkall

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Gemma Drinkall

Physical education

Is the Lionesses’ legacy changing the face of school football?

Our data shows change is happening unevenly across the education sector, explains Iain Ford, but it is happening

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Iain Ford

Opinion: Academy trusts

Harlow Academy now thrives – but schools need more safeguards

Not enough has been done to ensure the harm caused at Harlow Academy never happens elsewhere, write Warren Carratt…

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Wayne Norrie and Warren Carratt

Must Read

Opinion

What we learned from four Ofsted report card inspections

If the renewed framework can play a role in supporting our own high expectations, then we welcome it with…

Freddie Whittaker

17h

Andrew Rigby

17h

Opinion

We need your input to ensure NPQs provide the skills needed in schools

The demands on leaders are shifting, and the frameworks that support them have to move too. Evidence and practice…

Freddie Whittaker

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Dr Herminder Channa

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Opinion

Why digital transformation must be a priority for schools in 2026

AI tools to improve teaching, workloads, admin and pupil results are all here – the challenge is to implement…

Freddie Whittaker

Chris Thackray

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,…

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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

EXAMS

Exams

University clearing: How teachers can support students

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

John Dickens

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Sam Sykes

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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,…

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James Handscombe

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