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A charter won’t fix the teacher wellbeing crisis

The DfE’s new initiative is welcome, writes Mary Bousted, but this charter can’t be used to paper over the…

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The journey through recovery must lead to reform 

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Research: What really inspires teachers?

Teachers’ responses to our recent survey confirm some steroptypes of what inspires about the profession – but they also…

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Exam boards don’t deserve the criticism they’re getting

Criticism of exam boards fails to take in all their work behind the scenes, says Philip Wright. So here’s…

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Veiled needs pose a hidden risk to post-Covid catch-up

A growing number of young people report keeping their suffering to themselves. Simon Walker explains the evidence and how…

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Why we asked ministers to mind their language on exclusions

Ministers have agreed to reconsider new language around exclusions that caused a visceral reaction. Philippa Stobbs explains why words matter  Nationally,…

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