Opinion

A better alternative to A-levels? We already have one

A new report recommends an alternative model of post-16 qualifications. Jo Sale agrees, but wonders why the proposed solution…

JL Dutaut
JO SALE
Opinion

ITT review: are universities heading for the ‘Ex-ITT’?

There would be nothing to fear from a genuinely impartial ITT review, writes David Spendlove, but does anyone believe…

JL Dutaut
DAVID SPENDLOVE
Opinion
mobile phone ban

No ifs. No buts. A national phone ban is necessary now

As a passionate advocate for school freedoms, this is why I support Gavin Williamson’s proposal to ban mobiles in…

JL Dutaut
ANNA MCSHANE
Covid

Try before you buy: The key to unlocking post-Covid support

Letting schools and trusts try out collaboration before formalising their partnerships is an idea whose time has come, writes…

JL Dutaut
SIR DAVID CARTER
The Knowledge

Research: Is all our evidence all it’s cracked up to be?

Three new studies call into question the evidence base for feedback, growth mindsets and deliberate practice, reveals Harry Fletcher-Wood…

JL Dutaut
HARRY FLETCHER-WOOD
Opinion

Is future multi-academy trust consolidation inevitable?

Unless the DfE provides an incentive, only a small number of MAT mergers are likely to take place. Dr Chris Hampshire explains…

JL Dutaut
CHRIS HAMPSHIRE
Opinion: SEND
SEN pupil numbers with EHC plans continue to rise.

School support is vital for families being let down by the SEN system

Getting the right placement is fraught and unduly challenging, and school support is vital to families’ uphill battle, writes…

JL Dutaut
MOLLIE BENJAMIN
Opinion

Lost generation? This could be the luckiest!

Covid has been damaging in the short-term, but its legacy could see this generation of students benefit from a…

JL Dutaut
MATTHEW KLEINER-MANN
Opinion

It turns out teachers aren’t being trusted on grades

On Thursday evening, Ofqual sneaked out a major and fundamental shift in the quality assurance process for this summer’s…

John Dickens
JONNY UTTLEY

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We’re yet to see what this white paper really means for academy trusts

This is an inflection point for the trust sector. And its direction still feels rather uncertain

Freddie Whittaker
Michael Pain
Opinion

‘No excuses’ doctrine means zero insight into barriers a child faces

Education has been warped by false divides, but schools that use vulnerability indices to identify need have found a…

Freddie Whittaker
Lee Elliot Major
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Best performing schools have the fewest disadvantaged pupils

Children who are doubly disadvantaged – both having SEND and coming from low-income families – are being shut out…

Freddie Whittaker
Charlotte O’Regan

EXAMS

Assessment

University clearing: How teachers can support students 

All the important details school staff need to help youngsters through clearing this year

John Dickens
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

JL Dutaut
Reza Schwitzer
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