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School governance: 3 key issues right now

Emma Knights, chief executive of the National Governors Association, outlines three big issues with school governance raised at the…

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What do the best education system leaders do?

When I describe system leadership, what I mean is the way that groups of talented leaders work together to…

Expert Contributor
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What happens to our existing governing body if we join an existing multi-academy trust?

Question: What happens to our existing governing body if we join an existing multi-academy trust? Christine says: That’s a…

Christine Bayliss
Christine Bayliss
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Teachers must tell pupils the importance of voter turnout

The economics of Brexit will be crucial for everyone, says Anand Menon. A smaller economy means more difficult choices…

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Education reform: How to take back control of schools from government

“The power of the Crown has increased, is increasing and ought to be diminished.” John Dunning, motion in Parliament,…

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Expert Contributor
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Ensuring more women progress into education leadership

A 2008 McKinsey report highlighted that the most powerful force holding women back is entrenched beliefs. To address this, at…

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Schools must hold together even if everything else tears apart

It’s an odd week to go for a positive start. But I can’t do any more negativity. So here…

Laura McInerney
Laura McInerney
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Gove vs May: Why education will influence their leadership campaign

Former education secretary Michael Gove is running for Conservative Party leadership but editor Laura McInerney explains why education’s influence…

Laura McInerney
Laura McInerney
Opinion

How to make EAL pupils feel safer post-EU referendum

“Bye bye, you’re going home”: playground ‘banter’. “Leave the EU/No more Polish vermin”: anonymous leaflets left outside a primary…

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

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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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