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Plotting a ten-year course is the sensible response to Covid

A ten-year education plan like Blackpool’s is precisely the kind of policymaking our communities need and deserve, writes Frank…

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FRANK NORRIS
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We must secure education technology’s great leap forward

Education technology has taken great strides in the past year. Now the legacy of its impact must be secured…

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GAVIN WILLIAMSON
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Our assessment system contributes to poor mental health

There is plenty of inspiration to draw on worldwide if we seek to reform our assessment system – as…

JL Dutaut
OLLY NEWTON
Opinion

How can teachers’ learning contribute to better inclusion?

Inclusion is a constant teacher priority and our research shows some forms of professional learning foster more effective approaches…

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Professor Rachel Lofthouse and Dr Mhairi C. Beaton
Opinion

Discrimination against BAME school business professionals is nothing new

A new report into diversity among school business professionals (SBPs) offers new insights into this under-researched workforce, writes Sandy…

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SANDY TOMLINSON
Opinion

Vax on. Vax off.

Ian Thorssteinsson opens his lockdown diary to reveal it’s been another week of resilience-building in education leadership

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IAN THORSTEINSSON
Opinion

Alternative provision infrastructure is at risk and that’s bad for everyone

The lack of referrals during the Covid crisis means that funding for alternative provision is likely to be reduced…

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SARAH DOVE
Opinion

Let’s make school streets safer for good

The creation of car-free school streets would be a huge help in combating the high levels of air pollution…

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SIOBHAN BAILLIE
Opinion

Will the current lockdown ease financial pressures on schools? 

A new report by the NFER shows that regardless of lockdown all schools are struggling with Covid-related schools and…

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JENNA JULIUS

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It demands a team effort to keep pupils like Z in the game

Despite the structural barriers, many trusts, headteachers, local authorities and third-sector organisations are already beating the odds to embed…

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Terry Grego
Opinion

Inclusion bases must remove students’ barriers to learning

We must move beyond the idea that simply designating a space will solve deep-rooted challenges

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Arti Sharma
Opinion
Assistive technology admissions

We all must do more to prevent AI coursework cheating

I have written to exam boards, asking them to strengthen their approach to preventing AI misuse in non-exam assessments.

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Sir Ian Bauckham

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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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Sam Sykes
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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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