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A new evaluation report looks at the impact of early years reforms

The Duchess, the First Lady and a new focus on early years

As a school leader, I’ve never been more convinced of the importance of the early years, writes Ed Vainker….

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ED VAINKER
Opinion

Why is the NEU finding it so hard to retain Jewish members?

Jewish teachers just want to be represented and supported in the face of antisemitism, writes Madeleine Fresko-Brown, so why…

JL Dutaut
MADELEINE FRESKO-BROWN
Safeguarding

Tacking sexual abuse is urgent – and an INSET won’t cut it

Our review into sexual abuse and harassment has been widely accepted, writes Amanda Spielman. So how can leaders make…

JL Dutaut
AMANDA SPIELMAN
Opinion

Mental health disclosure is on the up – and that’s good

New UCAS figures show that a culture of positive mental health disclosure is growing among university applicants – and…

JL Dutaut
NICOLA TURNER
Opinion

AI is here to stay – and no cliché is going to stop it

Dismissing the educational potential of AI is wasted energy. Worse, it could leave the sector exposed, writes Priya Lakhani…

JL Dutaut
PRIYA LAKHANI
Opinion

What does it take to implement off-the-shelf interventions?

With pressure to ‘catch up’, off-the-shelf interventions are tempting – but implementation needs to be carefully considered, writes Rowena…

JL Dutaut
ROWENA KING
Covid

Colleges are the missing link of post-Covid reform

Money and MAT expansion alone won’t stop vulnerable learners missing out on their next steps, writes Sam Parrett. We…

JL Dutaut
SAM PARRETT
Opinion

Better funding will only come with a better evidence base

Looking past our disappointment at the Treasury’s funding of the recovery package, it’s easy to see why the DfE…

JL Dutaut
Ian Rowe
Opinion
exam grades

We need to talk about our assessment system

Whatever the decision, now is the time to have some tough talk about our assessment and qualification system, writes…

JL Dutaut
JO-ANNE BAIRD

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We listened to girls’ PE fears to score goal of better participation 

We know that empowering girls in sport is key to improving their physical and mental health, enhancing their overall…

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Opinion

Reaching 6,500 new teachers will require a broader talent pipeline

The long-awaited schools white paper presents the sector with lots of opportunities

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War on Iran will blast a hole through schools’ budgets

The prospect of soaring inflation raises the risk of teacher pay strikes and piles pressure on procurement, warns Alistair…

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EXAMS

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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