Opinion

Exclusions: Mapping our way to educational equity

Too many children are falling through the cracks of our fractured system, writes Loic Menzies, yet we know what…

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The Knowledge

The Knowledge: This week’s research highlights

A hidden attainment gap, retaining teaching assistants, reducing air pollution and a place for project-based learning

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The Legal Leader

Part-time pay: A landmark ruling for schools

A landmark ruling by the supreme court means schools and trusts should look again at their arrangements for casual…

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Joanne Moseley
Opinion

Schools are facing a financial crisis – but where’s the evidence?

Ofsted’s role of reporting on school finances has withered over the years, explains Frank Norris, leaving policy makers and…

JL Dutaut
Frank Norris
Inclusion

SEND review: The risks and possibilities of ministerial change

Serious concerns remain about the SEND green paper and a change at the top poses additional risks, writes Stephen…

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Stephen Kingdom
Opinion

Why schools shouldn’t lose time preparing for academy trusts

The process of creating and joining MATs is complex and the 2030 target is likely to stay – so…

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Tutoring

The NTP has been a nightmare – but its aims still matter 

After two years of changing the programme for the better from the inside, we will be going our own…

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The Legal Leader

New exclusions guidance: Practical implications for schools

The DfE’s new exclusions guidance represents a substantial change in accountability for leaders and governors, explain two school legal…

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Safeguarding

After Andrew Tate: How to confront online harms head-on

Andrew Tate may be banned from social media but misogyny still proliferates, writes Zahara Chowdhury, and we must do…

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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…

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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

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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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