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Another expert panel? Let’s ask the real experts about ed tech apps

The expert panel set up to look at tablets and apps for children under five is all very worthy…

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5 unintended consequences of the new Ofsted framework

The vast knowledge of HMIs should support and improve schools rather than tell them what they already know, says…

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The problem isn’t the framework, it’s high-stakes accountability

Ros McMullen gives ‘a big thumbs-up’ to the emphasis on curriculum – although, she says, she struggles with how…

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ROS MCMULLEN
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How Ofsted is trying to tackle the culture of teaching to the test

Inspection should capture the things that no data measure can, says Amanda Spielman. ‘We need to look at how…

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AMANDA SPIELMAN
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Does Ofsted’s draft inspection framework pass the inclusion test?

The beefed up focus on special needs and disabilities in Ofsted’s draft inspection framework is welcome, but there’s more…

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ADAM BODDISON
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We need the school inspection process to move from a weak evaluative judgmental one, to focus on improvement first…

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STEPHEN TIERNEY
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Six things we’ve learnt from Ofsted’s new draft inspection framework

Following the publication of Ofsted’s plans for the future of education inspection in England, Ian Hartwright shares his thoughts…

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IAN HARTWRIGHT
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Is there such a thing as too much education data?

We need to become more nuanced in our reactions to research findings, says Timo Hannay We are awash in…

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TIMO HANNAY
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What are the top 3 priorities for teacher recruitment in 2019?

A focus on professional development will get us closer to where we need to be, says Emma Hollis Last…

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EMMA HOLLIS

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