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MATs: Policy must catch up with the need for mergers

Mergers will define the next phase of MAT growth but too many obstacles still stand in the way, writes…

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ANDREW MOORHOUSE
Opinion

The digital divide continues to disadvantage our students

Despite big promises, the government has failed to deliver for our disadvantaged students and left us to pick up…

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GERRY ROBINSON
Opinion

Schools hold the key to successful reopening

Whatever tonight’s announcement on school reopening holds, we can’t afford to forget the lessons of this extraordinary period, writes…

JL Dutaut
KATE CHHATWAL


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A ‘recovery curriculum’ or ‘recovery conversations’?

Recovery is about rethinking our values, not just rewriting our lesson plans, writes Mary Myatt It’s pretty obvious that…

JL Dutaut
MARY MYATT
Opinion

Can we educate teachers effectively in a remote learning environment?

Harry Fletcher-Wood looks at new evidence about how to educate teachers when face-to-face contact isn’t possible One problem schools…

JL Dutaut
HARRY FLETCHER-WOOD
Opinion

Policymakers need to think differently to make school reopening a success

The traditional civil service approach to decision making will not be enough to build parents’ and teachers’ confidence in…

JL Dutaut
NATALIE PERERA
Opinion

A week in the life of Ed Vainker

Following the Prime Minister’s Sunday evening announcement, Ed Vainker’s lockdown diary reveals a steady ship amid stormy seas

JL Dutaut
ED VAINKER
Opinion

The phased return is starting. We must be ready for its challenges

Nevermind the tussle between government and unions, writes the Harris Federation CEO. This is how we’re getting on with…

JL Dutaut
DAN MOYNIHAN
Opinion

Why we can be confident about this summer’s grades

As Ofqual publishes further details about this summer’s exams, Tim Oates lifts the lid on the ‘black box’ of…

JL Dutaut
TIM OATES

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It demands a team effort to keep pupils like Z in the game

Despite the structural barriers, many trusts, headteachers, local authorities and third-sector organisations are already beating the odds to embed…

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Inclusion bases must remove students’ barriers to learning

We must move beyond the idea that simply designating a space will solve deep-rooted challenges

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We all must do more to prevent AI coursework cheating

I have written to exam boards, asking them to strengthen their approach to preventing AI misuse in non-exam assessments.

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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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