Opinion

Solutions: How to prepare for the next disruptive social media trend

The recent wave of so-called Tik-Tok protests affecting schools achieved a lot of coverage in the media and caused…

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Opinion

Together we can deliver maths excellence in every class

Maths is a powerful driver of social mobility and we must do more to ensure more disadvantaged students stay…

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The Legal Leader

How compensation claims work in this increasingly risky profession

Staffing shortages and straitened budgets are already leading to an increase in compensation claims, explains Ben Pepper

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Opinion: Accountability

What East of England school leaders are saying about Ofsted

The Suffolk Primary Heads’ Association’s research reveals some pretty damning feedback about Ofsted’s framework and inspections, says Rebecca Leek

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Rebecca Leek
Academies

Academisation should not be creating second-class families

The DfE’s culture of secrecy and expediency over forced academisation needs to change, writes Mark Boylan, and there is…

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Mark Boylan
Opinion

Better than before doesn’t mean the ECF is good enough

The ECF may be built on sound pedagogical foundations but trainees need to enjoy and value the experience too,…

JL Dutaut
Becky Allen
Opinion

Our MBacc will redress policy’s academic bias

Manchester’s new MBacc will offer young people plenty of academic and technical options at 16 – and the ability to switch between the…

JL Dutaut
Andy Burnham
Opinion: SEND

Forgotten or misrepresented. Special schools deserve better policy

The role of special schools in England’s education system is contested: some claim they constitute a form of segregation…

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Lauran Doak
Opinion: Solutions

How can schools balance wellbeing and accountability?

Ross McGill sets out the key factors for creating a resilient culture of wellbeing that can withstand the pressures…

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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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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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