Opinion: Leadership

CEOs must help communities realise their full potential

The breadth of expectations placed on trusts and schools is becoming unsustainable and can only be met by reawakening…

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Michael Pain
Opinion: Edtech

Too many school leaders still ignore cybersecurity

Our new ‘State of school cybersecurity’ report is deeply concerning given recent widely-reported breaches

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Paul Alberry
Opinion: Funding
Free school meals numbers have surged, sparking fears over pupil premium funding.

Now is the time to transform your pupil premium strategy

The EEF’s updated guidance can help turn schools’ pupil premium strategy into an evidenced and effective powerhouse to tackle…

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Chris Paterson
Opinion: Accountability

How much does Ofsted really value outdoor learning?

Analysis of reports shows a surprising discrepancy between what Ofsted has encouraged schools to do and its ability to…

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David Scott
Opinion: SEND

SEND: We must do more to identify needs earlier

That’s why I’m bringing forward a bill for early screening of neurodivergent traits today

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Adam Dance MP
Opinion: Accountability

Ofsted have wasted an opportunity for fundamental reform 

The new framework is rushed and doesn’t deliver the change the sector needs. Bridget Phillipson must step in

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Daniel Kebede
Politics

Six priorities for Bridget Phillipson’s second year at the helm

Labour has broadened the definition of success for schools. Here’s how it can now ensure everyone works towards this…

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Liz Robinson
Letters to the editor

This week’s best responses from our readers

Schools Week’s legendary cartoonist hangs up his pen, perceptions of behaviour diverge, and a data disaster looms

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Opinion: Accountability

How we’ll go further to ensure the consistency of our inspections

Roll-out of the new framework will be complemented by measures to ensure inspection outcomes are valid and reliable,

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Rory Gribbell and Dr Verena Braehler

Must Read

Opinion

SEND reforms are a chance to change what we mean by ‘standards’

Let’s be clear about what ‘exceptional’ means now. Exceptional is a school where disadvantaged pupils thrive, not just attend

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Matthew Shanks
The Research Leader

DfE should support struggling private schools to become academies

A targeted approach could help provide a high-quality state-funded education to pupils from a wide range of backgrounds

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Tom Richmond
Opinion

SEND reforms must strengthen legal foundations, not weaken them

Ministers themselves acknowledge that families have endured too much for too long. That is precisely why legal safeguards matter

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Madeleine Cassidy

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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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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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