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Exclusion rates were back to pre-pandemic norms last year, while suspensions soared again, new DfE data shows

Turnaround MATs must look beyond short-term gains

Inspiration Trust’s data on exclusions have shocked some, while its actions to tackle the problem have riled others. Lead…

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COLIN DIAMOND
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In praise of the humble headteacher

Headteacher, Kate Frood has seen the education system transformed as her career has progressed. In an age of chief…

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KATE FROOD
Opinion

Change management lessons for education policy makers

As our system continues to struggle to improve the achievement of learners from poorer backgrounds, Mel Ainscow argues the…

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MEL AINSCOW
Opinion

The computer science revolution needs processing power

The new computing curriculum in England regards computer science in exactly the same way as the more familiar natural…

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PROFESSOR SIMON PEYTON JONES
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Suspensions among pupils back up during second year of pandemic

Why exploration of MAT and LA-level pupil exits data is important

The Education Policy Institute was right to publish pupil exits data for MATs and councils, argues its research chief…

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NATALIE PERERA
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PE and sport premium

Can schools be expected to solve the obesity crisis?

Setting aside the moral question as to whether this is what schools should be doing, how easy is it…

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Jonathan Haslam
Opinion

Case studies will help to show the benefits of flexible working

The fifth  #WomenEd unconference highlighted the need for flexible working to become standard in schools, says Vivienne Porritt. But…

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VIVIENNE PORRITT
Opinion

Challenges weigh on undervalued school business leaders

Survey results show a bleak and unsustainable situation for the school business leadership community. Hilary Goldsmith calls for action…

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HILARY GOLDSMITH
Opinion
Ofqual's director for standards Cath Jadhav will move to Pearson to become the exam board's responsible officer

‘Unexplained exits’ stats have potential to be problematic, misleading and damaging

Last week, the Education Policy Institute published new research examining unexplained pupil exits from English schools. While the EPI…

John Dickens
DAVID CLAYTON

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Best performing schools have the fewest disadvantaged pupils

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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

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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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