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26 July 2026

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Mind the certainty trap and always remain curious

Joanna Stanbridge

Joanna Stanbridge

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Why high-quality provision for the most able pupils is crucial

Paul AinsworthSam Strickland

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Schools and trusts must know every looked-after child’s story, strengths and needs

Louise Johnson

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Louise Johnson
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A young person’s future should not depend on where they grow up

John Barneby

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John Barneby
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How to help special needs pupils feel part of the mainstream

Georgia Pavlopoulou

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Georgia Pavlopoulou

Tackling absence isn’t just about getting pupils through the gates

Emma Moore

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Tackling the disadvantage gap must be top of Burnham and Powell’s in-tray

Julie McCulloch

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Why you should just say no to smartphones in primary schools

Ruth Boon

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It’s time to start planning for changes to FSM eligibility

Jenna Julius

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How the golden thread programme is reaping rewards

Hilary Spencer

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The case for bringing back chief education officers

Alan Wood

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AI tutors won’t fix inequality in education – but AI just might

Rose Dixon

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Practitioner knowledge could improve the accuracy of inspection

Tom Campbell

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Tom Campbell

Key stage 2 results are a mark of success for teachers

Bridget Phillipson

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Bridget Phillipson
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Schools must act fast on new DBS rules for volunteers

Adam McRae-Taylor

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One size does not fit all: why SEND training cannot be generic

Cat ScuttGordon Carver

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Enrichment doesn’t have to mean buying into something new

Jess Theisinger

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What Ofsted reforms look like from an inspector’s viewpoint

Matt Newman

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