Opinion: Solutions

Three ways one simple survey is improving our PSHE provision

Aimee Stevens sets out how NHS research is powering her school’s PSHE teaching with data, influencing its curriculum and…

JL Dutaut
Aimee Stevens
Education technology

The first exams of the AI age are over, so what now?

How we act now will determine whether AI widens attainment gaps or helps us to bridge them

JL Dutaut
Jason Tomlinson
The Knowledge

How are cost-of-living pressures on families affecting schools?

NFER’s data reveals how much the cost of living crisis is exacerbating pressures on schools, explains Megan Lucas

JL Dutaut
Megan Lucas


School buildings

Westminster, we have a (£11 billion) problem

It’s time to get over the fixation on what teachers are doing and fix the buildings in which they’re…

JL Dutaut
Mark Wilson
Schools

The social mobility commission is a fig leaf for inaction

We know what works, but making progress on social mobility requires politicians who care enough to act on that…

JL Dutaut
Sammy Wright
Opinion: Attendance

Schools can’t rebuild parental support for attendance alone

A new report lays bare a collapse in parental support for attendance and the colossal effort needed to put…

JL Dutaut
Jaine Stannard
School buildings

With a bit of vision, we can upgrade the school estate

A fit-for-purpose school estate with sustainability at its heart is with the government’s reach, says Claire Mantle. All it…

JL Dutaut
Claire Mantle
Education technology

Three ways to lead your school through the AI revolution

It’s normal to feel daunted but AI can’t be ignored, write Laurie Forcier and David Weston. Here’s how to…

JL Dutaut
Laurie Forcier and David Weston
The Knowledge

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

JL Dutaut
David James

Must Read

Opinion

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

Freddie Whittaker
Cathie Paine
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…

Freddie Whittaker
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…

Freddie Whittaker
Dr Rajbir Hazelwood and Kamal Bodhanker

EXAMS

Assessment

University clearing: How teachers can support students 

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

John Dickens
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

JL Dutaut
Reza Schwitzer

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