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Schools in the north need more resources – but not because they’re less effective

It’s undoubtedly true that schools in disadvantaged areas of the country need additional help, but we need to be…

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Tips for improving staff wellbeing in schools

Amid the retention crisis and ever-increasing levels of teacher stress, it has never been more important to look after…

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The new times-tables tests will get no love from teachers

Times-tables are important but the government’s latest test is a complete waste of time for schools, argues Nick Brook….

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Opinion

Times-tables tests: What do schools need to know?

The government is keen to reassure heads that its new times-tables test won’t become just another stick to beat…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Opinion

The essential school guide to GDPR

The general data protection regulations (GDPR) aren’t just for schools; they apply to every European organisation that handles personal…

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Expert Contributor
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Five ways the DfE has damaged teacher recruitment

Teacher training has always been too important to dabble with, as the implications of not getting the very best…

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Multi-academy trusts are driving EdTech innovation

Multi-academy trusts used to be an afterthought for software developers, but no longer, explains Joshua Perry School software has…

Joshua Perry
Joshua Perry
Opinion

How much should MAT CEOs be paid?

MAT CEO pay is in the public eye again and, given how high it is, it’s right that trustees…

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Five solutions for teacher retention and development

The numbers quitting teaching are becoming a full-blown crisis. David Weston presents five solutions that might stem the tide…

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Beyond the scroll: 5 ways to support young people with social media 

Students tell me their biggest sources of stress are not tied to social media, but instead to their futures

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Teachers need support to defend diversity from far-right attacks

As the prime minister has affirmed, we will not surrender our flag. Nor will we surrender our future to…

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You can’t build inclusion on calming spaces alone

Space is not the same as capacity. It’s a key difference that matters, writes Dr Nic Crossley

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Degree apprenticeships are key to increasing and diversifying recruitment

Work to deliver the new qualification should continue at pace to meet recruitment challenges by making teaching more accessible,…

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ITT: Which is the odd one out?

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

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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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How sitting an exam re-affirmed my respect for our students

I still believe exams to be the best way of testing academic knowledge and understanding but they’re no bagatelle,…

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