Opinion: Curriculum

How we’re transforming sixth form in and for disadvantaged communities

Here’s how we became a top-performing MAT for disadvantaged students’ academic and vocational outcomes at KS5

JL Dutaut
James Lovell
Opinion: SEND

How to prepare for more pupils with more complex needs

These five key initiatives are driving our secondary school’s readiness to meet increasing needs among pupils locally

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Jude Macdonald
Opinion: Curriculum

Voice 21 at 10: Oracy must define education’s next decade

Oracy education has taken off. Now the prime minister must make sure it lands in every school

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Peter Hyman
The Research Leader

Is Key Stage 3 a barrier to opportunity?

New research suggests the government should be developing a new and improved version of New Labour’s ‘gifted and talented’…

JL Dutaut
John Jerrim
The Legal Leader

Legal: What the new phase of the Covid inquiry means for schools

Here’s what ‘Module 8’ of the Covid inquiry will aim to ascertain, along with some advice for schools and…

JL Dutaut
Krishna Pancholi
The Curriculum Conversation

Geography needs convergence – but without the earthquakes

The current curriculum is too limited in scope to help young people meet the challenges of the future, but…

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Mark Enser
Opinion: Curriculum

How Dream Big Day takes primary careers education to new heights

Dream Big Day launched to raise aspirations in one school. Now it’s gone trust-wide – and we hope…

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James Hughes
Opinion: Curriculum review

A relevant history curriculum starts with inclusivity

A glaring omission from the curriculum is allowing harmful beliefs to continue to spread about a historically persecuted group

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Ruth-Anne Lenga
Opinion: Sustainability

How trusts can work towards net zero despite recent cuts

Government funding for school sustainability may have been slashed, but that doesn’t have to stop us from getting to…

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John Hunt

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

Samantha Booth
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

Samantha Booth
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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Reza Schwitzer
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