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Free Schools in England: What EPI’s report is actually telling us…

The Education Policy Institute has published a new report, Free Schools in England, but what does it tell us…

Laura McInerney

Opinion

WISE 2017: The future is refreshingly human

Former headteacher and author Tom Sherrington steps into a Schools Week reporter’s shoes, to explore the World Innovation Summit…

Alix Robertson

Opinion

Why design T-levels when we already have an equivalent?

Why is the government spending so much on T-levels when a world-class programme that combines academic and vocational study…

Expert Contributor

Opinion

What qualities will future teachers need?

As facts become more easily accessible, the role of the teacher is changing. Teachers of the future will need…

Expert Contributor

Opinion

Does competition law apply to academy trusts?

As multi-academy trusts come to dominate in so many areas, concerns are raised about unfair competition and less choice…

Expert Contributor

Opinion

How teachers can help minority students get into Oxford

One in three Oxford colleges admitted no black British students in 2015. Samina Khan explains how teachers can make…

Expert Contributor

Opinion

Women in education leadership: what needs to change

Amanda Spielman, Vicky Beer, Dame Rachel de Souza, Lucy Heller, Rebecca Clark, Janet Renou, Sally Collier: never has education…

Expert Contributor

Opinion

How can schools better support young parents?

The government recently announced they will be collecting data on pregnant pupils transferred from mainstream to alternative schools from…

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Schools commissioners or local authorities – which is the real ‘middle tier’?

The schools commissioners have morphed into a privileged, parallel middle tier with no discussion on role or accountability, argues…

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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

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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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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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