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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…

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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…

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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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Which is better: traditional or progressive teaching?

Which is the best style of schooling: “traditional” or “progressive”? Schools Minister Nick Gibb fights on the side of…

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Teacher recruitment and retention is all about talent management

Teacher recruitment and retention is not a government problem – it’s schools that need to embrace new technologies and…

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Internal inclusion units in schools will not fix behaviour

The answer to schools’ behaviour problems is not to create more unregulated provision – accountability is key, says Jackie…

Jackie Ward

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Tech in schools isn’t all bad: it can help manage behaviour

Tom Bennett’s report on behaviour misses the opportunity to talk about how edtech can help schools to manage behaviour,…

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Why we all need heroes who are just like us

In the United States, two brothers are considered king of the national sport, American football. Peyton and Eli Manning…

Laura McInerney

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The 5 quirky bits you might have missed in today’s Primary Assessment Consultation

The government are proposing to make SATs for 7 year-olds optional and bring back the reception test. So far,…

Laura McInerney

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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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