Opinion

Why teachers should reclaim the power of touch

Safeguarding concerns have rightly made us more conscious of touch but there are many reasons teachers should use it…

JL Dutaut
Gavin Simpson
Opinion

How assessment hubs can contribute to the SEND and AP improvement plan

Sunderland’s assessment hubs have reduced exclusions, helped families and supported mainstream reintegration, explains Sarah Martin-Denham

JL Dutaut
Sarah Martin-Denham
The Legal Leader

Legal: When are non-disclosure agreements appropriate?

Employment law partner, David Ward sets out the practical and ethical considerations for school and trust leaders in the…

JL Dutaut
David Ward


Opinion: Accountability

More parental complaints don’t mean more inspections

Chris Russell sets the record straight on how Ofsted respond to parental complaints and what a rise in such…

JL Dutaut
Chris Russell
Opinion

Labour will need to be clearer about what oracy means for schools

From tick-box implementation to confident vacuousness, we won’t benefit from oracy’s educational power without clearly defined goals, writes Ed…

JL Dutaut
Ed Reza Schwitzer
Politics

These education priorities should be in every party’s manifesto

Jon Andrews sets out the case for education featuring prominently in debates leading up to the forthcoming general election

JL Dutaut
Jon Andrews
Opinion

Three wishes for the new NPQ in Leading Primary Maths

The new qualification will need to fit into a better-defined context to deliver real impact, writes Helen Drury

JL Dutaut
Helen Drury
Opinion

Solutions: Supporting autistic students through transition

Paul Scales sets out the key considerations to ensure a safe and comfortable move to secondary for pupils with…

JL Dutaut
Paul Scales
Opinion

A focus on oracy will require Ofsted to adapt

Richard Willis delves into the historical making of Labour’s new policy and the changes needed to deliver it

JL Dutaut
Richard Willis

Must Read

Opinion

How we help SEND students gain qualifications and independence

Close communication, working on life skills and connecting with the wider community are among the ways Launceston’s alternative resource…

Samantha Booth
Matthew Thompson
Opinion

When everyone is SEND trained inclusion is part of your culture

Julie Prentice shares five things she and trust colleagues learned from developing a SEND training model over the past…

Samantha Booth
Julie Prentice
Opinion

More work is need to tackle fragmentation in teacher development

The decision of the Teacher Development Trust to become part of the Chartered College is exciting, but it shows…

Freddie Whittaker
Sam Twiselton

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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