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Less rhetoric, more funding for schools, please

The Conservative manifesto talks about governing from the mainstream, but its education policies hardly match the rhetoric, claims Kiran…

Kiran Gill

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3 things I learned about social mobility

Participation in higher education from young people in disadvantaged groups is greater than ever – but is this the…

Expert Contributor

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How schools can support students during Ramadan

Ramadan starts around May 27 for a month. Schools need to be prepared and aware that some students (and…

Expert Contributor

Opinion

Is teacher workload a matter of perception?

Teachers face two types of demand that affect how they perceive their workload, says Ben White – which is…

Expert Contributor

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Marking Labour’s education manifesto: could do better…

Labour’s manifesto shows that it wants to do an awful lot in education. But look for specifics and you’ll…

Kiran Gill

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Fee forgiveness is welcome but Tories are unforgivably silent on pay

The authors of the Conservative education manifesto clearly spent a great deal of time and trouble choosing their words…

Mary Bousted

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‘Mixed bag’ Conservative manifesto has surprises and threats

Coming last in the publication of your manifesto has its advantages. Other parties have shown their hand. You can…

Russell Hobby

Opinion

The Conservative manifesto is about making schools easier to control

This manifesto is essentially about making schools cheaper to run and easier to control. The only saving grace is…

Mike Cameron

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The Tories have scored an own goal on universal free school meals

There is a strange sense of relief in hearing a policy you have criticised for years finally be scrapped….

Jess Staufenberg

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If middle leaders are crushed schools have no one to step up

If we want schools that can thrive, not just cope, middle leadership has to be supported by design, not…

Freddie Whittaker

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We don’t yet know if new SEND roadmap gets us off road to hell

The plan seeks to solve a problem not of this government’s making – and in the meantime we must…

Freddie Whittaker

David Boyle

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Councils’ support of AP schools is proof they play a crucial role

Local leaders understand that meeting the needs of vulnerable pupils requires both stronger inclusion in mainstream schools and high-quality…

Freddie Whittaker

Meg Powell-Chandler

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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

John Dickens

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Sam Sykes

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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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