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23 August 2026

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Why this GCSE system is no longer fit for purpose

Adam Seldon

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2d | Opinion
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Whether a learner uses EAL is not enough to judge similar schools

Katherine Solomon

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Every pupil must feel they are valued and that they can contribute

Charlotte Blanch

2d | Opinion: Solutions
Charlotte Blanch
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Pupil wellbeing and academic attainment? You can have both…

Dani Payne

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Dani Payne
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Burnham may put on a hard hat, but academia still rules

Lara Newman

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Lara Newman
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The best schools have autonomy – don’t take it away

Meg Powell-Chandler

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Get reading right to boost white working class outcomes

Paul Charman

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We need a more ethnically representative teaching workforce

Stephen Gorard

2w | The Research Leader

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AI is the new face of online misinformation

Rachel Huggins

2w | The Conspiracy Commission
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Strong boards need both organisational memory and fresh perspective

Agnes Fitzpatrick

3w | The Boardroom Leader
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Don’t ignore local context in a rush to nationalise the MBacc

Ed DorrellJessica Lister

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Ofsted must remember that even similar schools are different

Clair Freeman

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We say SATs don’t define children, but they shape their experiences for years to come

Andrew Wilson

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Andrew Wilson

No, Andy Burnham. Education doesn’t need a ‘complete rethink’

Joshua Vallance

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Joshua Vallance
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Mind the certainty trap and always remain curious

Joanna Stanbridge

23 Jul 2026 | Opinion: Inclusion
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Why high-quality provision for the most able pupils is crucial

Paul AinsworthSam Strickland

23 Jul 2026 | Opinion
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Schools and trusts must know every looked-after child’s story, strengths and needs

Louise Johnson

23 Jul 2026 | Opinion
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A young person’s future should not depend on where they grow up

John Barneby

23 Jul 2026 | Opinion