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Ofsted’s worrying reliability findings won’t comfort heads who get ‘the call’ in a couple of months

In a report on the future of Ofsted that accompanied the launch of our new think tank called EDSK…

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TOM RICHMOND
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Opening school buildings on weekends is among the report's recommendations on preventing vulnerable children from becoming involved in criminal exploitation and gangs

We’ve got £200m to help solve youth crime – here’s how schools can apply

Schools across the country are doing their best to respond to issues outside their gates, as we see more…

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ANDY RATCLIFFE
Opinion

Private schools need phasing out – and here’s how it can be done

A packed event held in the House of Commons entitled ‘Phasing Out Private Schools’ sought to kick-start a long…

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ROBERT VERKAIK
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Put down your mobile phones and learn poetry

At a time when so many youngsters are glued to their Xboxes and mobile phones, communicating by grunts, emojis…

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GYLES BRANDRETH
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Recognising success boosts students’ confidence

Students are more likely to commit to a task if they are confident that they can complete it successfully….

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HARRY FLETCHER-WOOD
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How you can dampen the effects of publication bias

Too much research literature is skewed towards positive representations, says Baz Ramaiah Imagine that you’re planning a holiday. A…

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BAZ RAMAIAH
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What makes some schools stand out

What we can we learn from exceptional schools, and how can they support and challenge each other to improve….

Freddie Whittaker
DR JOSEPHINE VALENTINE
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It’s easy. You too can be a graduate school

A ruling by the Advertising Standards Authority will allow many more organisations to use the title “graduate school”, explains…

Freddie Whittaker
VIV ELLIS
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Government efforts to reduce teacher workload have failed – it’s getting worse!

Today’s release of the OECD’s five-yearly TALIS survey of teachers and leaders is a chance to confront reality. The…

John Dickens
JAMES ZUCCOLLO

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‘No excuses’ doctrine means zero insight into barriers a child faces

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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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