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Teachers: don’t give up in March – you can make it over ‘the wall’!

In marathon races, mile 20 is known as “the wall”, the point when the energy in your muscles runs…

Laura McInerney

Opinion

What knowledge do school governors need?

Much has been written about the skills needed on an effective governing board or trust board, but very little…

Leora Cruddas

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5 cost-free ways to improve school governance

A few things Damian Hinds could do to improve education governance that would cost him nothing, as suggested by…

Martin Matthews

Opinion

School leaders: tips for successful difficult conversations

Tough conversations with colleagues and subordinates are an unfortunate but necessary aspect of leadership. Sonia Gill, an expert in…

Expert Contributor

Opinion

Headteachers: take back control of school audit culture!

The endless papertrails modern school life seemingly requires are now actively making things worse for our overworked teachers. Becky…

Becky Allen

Opinion

Teachers shouldn’t fear a robot revolution

Two conferences this week and I got the now obligatory conference-chat about robots at both. Andreas Schleicer, the head…

Laura McInerney

Opinion

Do schools have to pay agency buy-out fees for supply teachers?

Schools are complaining that staffing agencies can levy thousands of pounds whenever a supply teacher is offered a permanent…

Expert Contributor

Opinion

What should an Ofsted inspection framework for multi-academy trusts look like?

The debate around the accountability of multi-academy trusts has intensified in recent months, writes Michael Pain As a handful…

Expert Contributor

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How to use assessment effectively in your school

How do you know if your school’s approach to assessing pupils is effective in promoting learning, asks Jamie Scott…

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More work is need to tackle fragmentation in teacher development

The decision of the Teacher Development Trust to become part of the Chartered College is exciting, but it shows…

Freddie Whittaker

Sam Twiselton

The Research Leader

Using action research can help ease the transition from school

When transitions are not handled well, the impact on attendance, engagement and wellbeing can be long-lasting

Freddie Whittaker

Amal Ali

Opinion

We’re ready to train leaders to shape AI use in schools

We want to guide teachers through an environment drowned in marketing but short on evidence

Freddie Whittaker

Liz Robinson and Ali Gellett

EXAMS

Assessment

University clearing: How teachers can support students

All the important details school staff need to help youngsters through clearing this year

John Dickens

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Assessment

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

JL Dutaut

Reza Schwitzer

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