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The Great Resignation: now is not the time to over-react

It’s been a tough few years for everyone in education, writes Dan Cowling, but let’s not jump to reforms…

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Tutoring
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Tutoring stats will expose NTP issues, not school failure

Leaders are rightly frustrated at plans to ‘name and shame’ schools over tutoring take-up

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Digital poverty: Can edtech really close disadvantage gaps?

‘Digital maturity’ will remain an exclusive club until everyone is putting the needs of disadvantaged learners first, writes Joe…

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The Knowledge

What are the common myths (and truths) about CPD?

Jen Barker summarises new US research on what works in CPD and adapts them to the English context -…

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Jen Barker
Opinion

Digital poverty: Not locked down, but still locked out

The digital divide is just another manifestation of deep-seated inequalities, writes Jane Reed, but it threatens to make gaps…

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Jane Reed
Opinion

Tips for creating a neurodiversity-inclusive classroom

Marking the end of autism awareness month, Georgia Fielding and James Grant set out some classroom-friendly tips for neurodiversity-inclusive…

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Georgia Fielding and James Grant
Opinion: Sustainability

Sustainability strategy: High aspirations alone won’t fly

Governors stand ready to put sustainability at the heart of our schools, writes Emma Knights, but they’ll need more…

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Emma Knights
Opinion

The pupil premium reforms we need for a post-Covid recovery

An increase in pupil premium funding next year is welcome, writes Russell Hobby, but the policy needs significant improvements…

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Schools
Analysis of government figures shows the proportion of lessons taught by non-specialist teachers

Schools can help eradicate outdated myth that physics isn’t for girls

Recent comments by ‘Britain’s strictest headteacher’ suggesting girls ‘naturally’ don’t like physics, are damaging and outdated, writes Rachel Youngman

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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

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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…

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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…

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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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