Opinion

The education of Muslim students in turbulent times

What have you been researching? I am looking at the education of Muslim students and in particular, Muslims’ expectations…

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
News, Opinion

Results are in: Academy status works for the best and worst schools, but that’s about it

After years of debate over the effectiveness of academy status, the Education Policy Institute has now released data which…

Laura McInerney
Laura McInerney
Opinion

Apprenticeships: how the levy and hiring targets will affect schools and multi-academy trusts

In recent weeks, readers have asked how two key apprenticeship policies will affect schools and academy trusts. They sound…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Opinion

PFI must not be put into the ‘too difficult’ drawer

PFI contracts can work, says Julia Harnden, but they also can have a negative impact on school finances PFI…

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

Why the new D&T curriculum was so badly needed

The new D&T GCSE specification became available this term to allow teachers to prepare for the changes that will…

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

Ebacc is to blame for the decline of D&T

The numbers of teachers of creative subjects are declining, while design and technology is in its death throes. Ross…

Ross McGill
Ross McGill
Opinion

Lack passion? Bloody difficult? – Women leaders know this language all too well

Back in December 2014 I first wrote a blog entitled “What I am learning about sexism” and was surprised…

Ros McMullen
Ros McMullen
Opinion

The Post-16 Skills Plan: What do school leaders really need to know?

The government’s new Skills Plan describes significant changes to vocational qualifications for post-16 pupils  – but what does it…

Laura McInerney
Laura McInerney
Opinion

Why the government’s computer science strategy is completely wrong

Gerald Haigh is not surprised that a government committee reckons millions of adults lack basic knowledge about computers. And…

Gerald Haigh
Gerald Haigh

Must Read

Opinion

War on Iran will blast a hole through schools’ budgets

The prospect of soaring inflation raises the risk of teacher pay strikes and piles pressure on procurement, warns Alistair…

Freddie Whittaker
Alistair Wood
Opinion

The blueprint for the meningitis outbreak was written by Covid 

When Covid-19 arrived, the headteacher job description was torn up

Freddie Whittaker
Hannah Carter
The Inclusion Leader

By focusing on schools, the white paper fails to put children first

The document has missed a significant opportunity to state clearly that children really do come first

Freddie Whittaker
Frances Akinde

EXAMS

Assessment

University clearing: How teachers can support students 

All the important details school staff need to help youngsters through clearing this year

John Dickens
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

JL Dutaut
Reza Schwitzer
More on this theme

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=8]

Have something to say?

We’re always keen to hear from new voices. If you’ve got an opinion you want to share with the education community why not job
facebook linkedin
Comment on articles and content

Get in touch

Send your pitch to our commissioning editor.

Email