Opinion: Leadership

Opportunity for all must mean more diverse MAT governance

The MAT-led system is an opportunity to usher in a new era where local governance means more than reflecting…

JL Dutaut
Toby Robins
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2030 vision: we need to talk about speech and language

The one thing that ties the green and white papers together is the absence of a vision or strategy…

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Jane Harris
Politics
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Okay, Mr Zahawi. Let’s put grammar school popularity to the test

Proposals to change selective school rules for MATS show supporters like Nadhim Zahawi don’t believe they’re as popular as…

JL Dutaut
Joanne Bartley
Opinion
Unofficial guidance on supporting trans pupils has been published by education unions and organisations to help schools prepare for new DfE guidelines

Transgender rights: what does the law say?

The attorney general’s simplistic take on a complex issue could lead schools into legal difficulties, writes Esther Maxwell

JL Dutaut
Esther Maxwell
Opinion: Mental health

Measuring wellbeing should not be feared but embraced 

Concerns about accountability are holding back what could be a powerful counter-measure to league tables and toxic work cultures,…

JL Dutaut
Adrian Bethune
The Knowledge

How can we make school transition into an opportunity?

Focusing on the perceived challenges of transition can lead us to lose sight of the opportunities it presents young…

JL Dutaut
Dr Elizabeth Gregory
Opinion

Poor (or no) RE is a gaping hole in the curriculum

A data review of religious education paints a mixed picture, writes Sabah Ahmedi, yet it is crucial to human…

JL Dutaut
Sabah Ahmedi
Opinion

How to manage covert recording of staff by pupils and parents

Covert recordings of school staff are becoming commonplace and can be problematic, writes Theresa Kerr, but some simple steps…

JL Dutaut
Theresa Kerr
Opinion

Diversifying our workforce can’t be just a numbers game

Teacher shortages may drive interest in diversifying the teaching workforce, writes Sufian Sadiq, but other reasons will offer more…

JL Dutaut
Sufian Sadiq

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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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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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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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Reza Schwitzer
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