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Our schools are now a testbed for tackling systemic issues

AET is launching a platform that will share data and insights to drive improvement in its schools and beyond,…

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The Knowledge

Retention: School leadership matters more than you think

Pay and reduced working hours might help, but school leadership approaches are vital to help you to hold on…

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Stereotypes limit our ideas of success for our pupils

Stereotypes about what success looks like – and for whom – lead us to narrow the curriculum in ways…

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding: Pressure on designated leads is alarming

A new survey reveals the toll of increasing demand on school safeguarding leads as the cost-of-living crisis bites, says…

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Energy costs: Decarbonisation is now an achievable priority

Balancing short-term budget pressures with long-term investment in energy efficiencies and decarbonisation is complex but possible, writes Steven Reynolds

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Schools

COP27: Sealing education’s role in climate action

COP27 is bringing green education further into the climate change policy mainstream, writes Eleanor Staines Shaw, but action is…

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Anti-bullying week: Four tips for a whole-school approach

Schools can draw on new support to develop their anti-bullying practices – and these four tips are crucial to…

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Opinion: SEND

My recommendations for a transformation of the SEND system

Children’s commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza sets out three ambitions and a host of recommendations to reform the SEND…

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Opinion: Attendance

Attendance: Fear of violence is a key driver of absence

A new report reveals that violence at and around school is a key driver of low school attendance -…

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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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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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