Politics

More power to those who can deliver the PM’s five missions

The prime minister will put rocket boosters under his priorities, not by joining up Whitehall but by joining up…

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Steve Chalke
The Research Leader

How SEMH interventions can transform mainstream provision

A new evaluation of a programme using SEMH interventions with students in mainstream schools has demonstrated its effectiveness beyond…

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Jayne Curd
Opinion

Regional improvement starts and ends with local leaders

Our experience in the Midlands shows that once a destination is set, the best way to get there is…

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Herminder Channa
Opinion: Mental health

Labour must finally – and properly – measure children’s wellbeing

This isn’t about adding more burden onto schools but about supporting them in tackling the mental health crisis

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Lord Gus O’Donnell
Opinion

Ministers must tackle our dangerous safeguarding blind spot

Even with the best will in the world, unregistered alternative provisions operate in a regulatory grey area that leaves…

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Louis Donald
Opinion: Edtech

‘Your Brain on ChatGPT’? Not if you use it right!

A recent study has caused panic about its effects, but here’s how to ensure the day never comes when…

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Amelia King
Opinion: Accountability

This week’s announcements undermine Ofsted’s credibility

An announcement meant to reassure the sector will in fact only exacerbate fears that the inspectorate can’t do its…

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Frank Norris and Colin Richards
Opinion: Curriculum review

Evolution? A quiet curriculum revolution is already underway

A group of schools is pioneering what should be the basis for the Francis review’s big ‘GCSE reset’

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Al McConville
Opinion

Mapping the way out of education’s poly-crisis

This report doesn’t just call for a system based on professionalism – it models it, and shows us how…

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Dan Morrow

Must Read

Opinion

How to go from well intentioned to success with SEND reform

The government has a strong policy proposition. But to succeed it will need to think as carefully about 2014…

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Reza Schwitzer
Opinion

Success of SEND reforms will hinge on whether staff can cope

The reforms signal a shift from a system heavily reliant on statutory plans, towards one centred on school-led support

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Matt Walker
Opinion

Remembering how we managed Covid can help SEND challenge 

Collaboration between teachers and schools boosts everyone but we risk backsliding to a culture of competition and compliance

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Caroline Barlow

EXAMS

Assessment

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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Sam Sykes
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

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