Opinion

How to prepare for a likely summer of subject access requests

This year’s appeals process will be far from straightforward, say Esther Maxwell and Geraldine Swanton. But schools can avoid…

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ESTHER MAXWELL AND GERALIDINE SWANTON
Opinion

We must rethink league tables in light of the Covid crisis

League tables are here to stay, but a different approach could reduce volatility and have long-term benefits for schoo…

JL Dutaut
Loic Menzies* and John Jerrim**
Opinion

Careers education must be part of our recovery programme

This summer, around 800,000 16- and 18-year olds (Yr11 and Yr13) will be collecting their exam results and trying…

JL Dutaut
RUTH GILBERT


Opinion

Flexible governance is key to solving MAT problems

Many trusts have proved that they are able to cope with the unpredictable – and the flexibility within their…

JL Dutaut
SAM HENSON
Opinion

Pupils on the margins and how we can support them

“Children in need” is a broad term that refers to children who come into contact with social services, including…

JL Dutaut
WILL MILLARD
Opinion

There are no shortcuts on the road to recovery

Our Derbyshire primary-only trust’s return to school programme has attracted international attention from every phase, writes Matthew Crawford Our…

JL Dutaut
MATTHEW CRAWFORD
Opinion

A week in the life of David Phillips

It’s all give, give, give, but the gratification is forever delayed in this week’s lockdown diary from David Phillips

JL Dutaut
DAVID PHILLIPS
Opinion

Training is key to ensuring better blended learning

Blended learning is likely to be the norm for some time, says Vikas Pota. So let’s help teachers understand…

JL Dutaut
VIKAS POTA
Opinion

Our collective effort will make a full autumn return possible

Working together, teachers, leaders and government will make a success of this critical return to full education provision from…

JL Dutaut
NICK GIBB

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Alignment between leadership and governance takes work

Research shows those closest to the frontline worry more over issues like finances. This means building shared understanding is…

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Dear DfE, don’t marginalise special schools and AP!

In their quest for an inclusive mainstream setting, ministers must not push specialist settings to the margins

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Warren Carratt
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Why many schools ignore sustainability, and how to fix that

If sustainability really matters to schools, why does it so often slip down the priority list the moment accountability…

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

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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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