Schools Week Opinion | Expert Views on Schools and Education - Part 309

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Leadership can mean knowing when to let go

Tom Rees

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We are transferring two schools. It is the right decision in the interests of the schools – and their pupils

Tom Rees

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We don’t need to choose between knowledge and skills

Lucy Powell

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I will be bringing in much-needed change, but I will do so with you, alongside you and with respect for you

Lucy Powell

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Is the ‘fully funded’ teacher pay award just an illusion?

Benedicte YueSteve Simkins

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Last week's news triggered widespread confusion. The sector needs clarity

Benedicte YueSteve Simkins

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Homework is changing – and parents are losing touch

Fiona Forbes

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3w | Opinion

In an age of AI and digitisation, a key means of engagement with schools is disappearing fast

Fiona Forbes

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The new government should make this a watershed moment for teacher workload

Caroline Voaden

1w | Opinion

Unless we tackle the reasons for teachers leaving, we will not have a stable, effective and consistent workforce

Caroline Voaden

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