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Gypsy and Traveller education suffers from irresponsible programming like this

Under the guise of investigation, last night’s Channel 4 programme only further stoked the kind of stereotypes that see…

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There is only one clear path to reopening schools

Letting our hopes of returning to school get the better of our reasoning about doing it safely only risks…

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Supporting parent-teachers: five lessons from home schooling

Colin Diamond sets out five lessons from home schooling to help schools support parents to be the best teachers…

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COLIN DIAMOND, CBE
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Transforming teacher performance management is within reach

This year’s demise of public exams is forcing a rethink on teacher appraisal and could transform performance management for…

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Home learning: STEM projects could benefit children, families and schools

Keeping students engaged in STEM while schools are shut presents unique challenges. To solve those, Jane Dowden says project-based…

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JANE DOWDEN
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A seven-step plan to reopen schools

Despite the inexorable tragedy of the daily death toll and the awful misery that COVID-19 brings, the sacrifices of our…

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HAMID PATEL
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A level grades could prejudice university admissions

The most disadvantaged students could lose their hard-won offers from competitive institutions if universities are content to rely on…

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JANE CAHILL
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Pause reforms that are putting teacher training at higher risk

Teacher training is already facing severe challenges because of COVID-19 and reforms due to be implemented this year threaten…

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School closures are a catalyst for much-needed reform

Closures have revealed the inadequacies of our school system and are causing us to rethink what we value. Are…

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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!

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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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