Opinion

Ministers are trying to undermine teacher strikes. Their behaviour is counterproductive

The education secretary should be negotiating with unions in a serious and ongoing way, writes Kevin Courtney

Kevin Courtney
Kevin Courtney
Politics

Schools can’t tackle ‘wokeness’ jibes by dismissing them

‘Wokeness’ is used to dismiss important work done in schools, but understanding its sources is the only way to…

JL Dutaut
Bilkis Miah
Pay and conditions

Pausing strikes for pay talks is in best interests of teachers and pupils

Writing exclusively for Schools Week, education secretary Gillian Keegan urged the NEU to follow the lead of health unions…

John Dickens
Gillian Keegan
Teacher training and development

Degree apprenticeships: What education can learn form social work

For once social work reform has preceded education reform – and the sector should be mindful of the lessons…

JL Dutaut
Joe Hanley
Opinion: SEND

SEND and AP: A far cry from the transformative plan we need

The DfE’s improvement plan fails to address some desperately needed changes to SEND support, as evidenced by new research…

JL Dutaut
Jo Hutchinson
Opinion: SEND

National Careers Week: Six ideas to support students with SEND into work

For National Careers Week, Nic Crossley sets out how schools can support young people with SEND to fulfil their…

JL Dutaut
Nic Crossley
Wellbeing

How to tackle post-Covid maths anxiety in primary schools

For World Maths Day, year 5 teacher, Katie Serjeant sets out her top tips for helping children overcome anxiety…

JL Dutaut
Katie Serjeant
Opinion: Solutions

How a media storm develops and how to sail through it

A plethora of recent headlines shows schools must have a plan for navigating (thankfully predictable) media storms, writes Ruth…

JL Dutaut
Ruth Sparkes
The Knowledge

What would it cost to offer universal work experience?

The benefits of work experience are clear and now we know the price tag for ensuring all students have…

JL Dutaut
Dr Elnaz Kashefpakdel

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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…

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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…

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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

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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