Opinion: Solutions

How trusts can operate at scale over distance

An increase in multi-academy trusts spanning multiple regions means we need to develop new ways to deliver school improvement,…

JL Dutaut
Rebekah Ramsden and Jo Myhill-Johnson
The Knowledge

How can peer review best serve school improvement?

The EEF’s review of Education Development Trust’s Schools Partnership Programme validates the potential of systematic peer review, explains Anna…

JL Dutaut
Anna Searle
Opinion

Design and technology reform: A hostile takeover disguised as philanthropy

Pearson’s plans for design and technology reform shows why there’s an issue with private companies and curriculum design, says…

JL Dutaut
Alison Hardy
Opinion

RE recruitment woe is a societal problem – but not like many think

Census data showing Britain becoming a more secular society are no excuse to lose everything RE has to offer…

JL Dutaut
Bushra Nasir
Opinion: Accountability

Why we’ve ditched the grades from SIAMS inspections

Margaret James explains the decision to remove grades from the SIAMS inspection framework in a move described as ‘radically…

JL Dutaut
Margaret James
Politics

Report cards: Labour’s proposed reform will require caution

Labour’s proposal for school accountability reform could be transformational but its implementation will require caution and time, writes Kate…

JL Dutaut
Kate Chhatwal
Opinion: Curriculum

Making science accessible for all, even on a tight school budget

Marking British Science Week, Niymet McCann explains how her school is making the most of available support to ensure…

JL Dutaut
Niymet McCann
Opinion

Girls in STEM: A message for your students

After marking International Women’s Day, schools can keep pushing the message that girls’ STEM career potential is unlimited, writes…

JL Dutaut
Sally Williams
Education technology

Video tech has turned our lesson observation on its head

Video recording of lessons has reduced fear of the dreaded observation and brought our focus on the small details…

JL Dutaut
David Chapman

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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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