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Great academy sponsors can be transformational. Here’s how we can find more of them

The weakest schools will continue to fail unless we have MATs and leaders with the moral purpose ready to…

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SIR DAVID CARTER
Opinion

Can we get some clear messaging from Ofsted on exclusions?

Ofsted is giving mixed messages to schools about exclusions, and it’s only going to push the problem underground, says…

Mark Lehain
MARK LEHAIN
Opinion

A lack of sponsors? Simple, ditch compulsory academisation

Today’s annual report by HMCI Amanda Spielman covers a lot of ground, but let’s pick up here on one…

Expert Contributor
STEPHEN ROLLETT
Opinion

Ofsted could do more to reward schools for being inclusive

Amanda Spielman can make Ofsted a force for good by ensuring that in the new framework, no school can…

Expert Contributor
ADAM BODDISON
Opinion

Ofsted’s two-in-one annual report

This year’s annual report is notable for the skilful way in which the politics was managed – although the…

Jonathan Simons
JONATHAN SIMONS
Opinion

Why is Ofsted silent on the school funding crisis?

If Ofsted is happy to rely on anecdotal evidence for off-rolling and school readiness, why does it refuse to…

Expert Contributor
PAUL WHITEMAN
Opinion

Who has the power to ban academy trustees?

Leora Cruddas explores the ethical and legal implications of removing unsuitable trustees On Wednesday last week, the Public Accounts…

Leora Cruddas
LEORA CRUDDAS
Opinion

If we don’t know when teaching interventions have failed, we’ll never improve

In theory everyone thinks it’s a good idea, but why are schools not embracing evaluation more fully when its…

Expert Contributor
STUART KIME
Opinion

How can schools be supported to take on apprentices?

Schools paying into the apprenticeship levy need advice on how to access it so they can reap its benefits…

Expert Contributor
DAVE COBB

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The deeply flawed ITT reforms are a threat to sustainable teacher supply for purely ideological purposes, writes David Spendlove

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