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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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A surprising convergence shows teachers’ desire to rebuild better

New survey data shows divergences in the experiences of schools according to deprivation and some important convergences about what…

JL Dutaut
GEMMA MOSS
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EYFS reforms mark a welcome change of emphasis

Alison Peacock welcomes reforms that show respect for teacher expertise in their content and the way they was arrived…

JL Dutaut
ALISON PEACOCK
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Outdoor play is key to reopening and recovery

Getting children back in school doesn’t have to mean a rush into the classroom and access to outdoor play…

JL Dutaut
MARGUERITE HUNTER BLAIR AND ANITA GRANT
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Investment and reform should level up our co-curricular offer

A developed co-curricular should be an entitlement in every school. A few rule changes could make an extra into…

JL Dutaut
Benjamin Cox
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How can we ensure teachers receive effective feedback?

Good feedback can be a powerful way to help teachers to become (even) more effective, writes Rob Coe We…

JL Dutaut
Rob Coe
Opinion

Arts are not an extra but key to recovery

Lockdown has reaffirmed that the arts are vital for every pupil’s wellbeing and engagement, says Jo Barber Lockdown highlights…

JL Dutaut
JO BARBER
Opinion

A week in the life of Vic Goddard

Amid confusing and contradictory government announcements, Vic Goddard opens his lockdown diary to reveal sleepless nights and a need…

JL Dutaut
VIC GODDARD
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Extra flexibility, but RSE is more vital than ever

Flexibility around the implementation of relationships and sex education does not mean it has been delayed. So you best…

JL Dutaut
LUCY EMMERSON

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Opinion: Curriculum

Teachers need agency to thrive – we’re exploring how and why

Agency is often misinterpreted and overlooked, but giving teachers themselves more capacity to act would bring wide-ranging benefits, writes…

Freddie Whittaker
Lisa-Maria Müller
The Research Leader

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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Dr Rajbir Hazelwood and Kamal Bodhanker
Inclusion

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

Freddie Whittaker
Warren Carratt

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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

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

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Reza Schwitzer
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