Opinion

How school folks can influence politicians during the election campaign

A snap election during the summer term is about as welcome as a major football tournament. Both tend to…

Laura McInerney
Laura McInerney
Opinion

May and Hammond are the obstacles to progress in education

June’s general election is a make or break moment for schools and young people, says NAHT president and headteacher…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Opinion

3 ways to address BME representation in schools

Last week The NUT and The Runnymede Trust launched their report ‘Visible and Invisible Barriers: the impact of racism…

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

Schools must take a business-like approach to wellbeing

The OECD reported yesterday that test anxiety of UK students is the third highest of 72 countries. The school…

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

‘My wish for the General Election 2017’ – School experts give their view

So there’s going to be a general election. But what should it mean for schools? We asked a handful…

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Expert Contributor
Opinion

With a looming election, will we ever see the grammar schools consultation response?

There’s going to be a general election on 8th June – but what does this mean for the much-anticipated…

Laura McInerney
Laura McInerney
Opinion

The history curriculum has a Western bias – that needs to change

One of the striking omissions when I studied A-level history was the lack of opportunity to study anything of…

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

UTCs are NOT an educational experiment gone wrong

It’s too early to talk of abandoning UTCs, says Sally Dicketts. The key to success is to hold true…

Expert Contributor
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Opinion

How schools can avoid social media teacher scandals

Regularly updated codes of conduct must guide staff on how to use social media, says James Lynas. Leaving it…

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Dear DfE, don’t marginalise special schools and AP!

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Why many schools ignore sustainability, and how to fix that

If sustainability really matters to schools, why does it so often slip down the priority list the moment accountability…

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Misinformation is a challenge teachers can’t face alone

Every day, teachers share a challenge that we face as fact checkers: the rapid emergence of an online world…

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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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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

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