Opinion

It’s a chance to hit the accelerator

There are the challenges of securing sufficient places, teachers and funding, but with a majority government and an experienced…

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
Opinion

Thoughts from after the election

The Conservatives have a clear majority. So what is the reality for school leaders, governors and teachers? Many of…

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
Opinion

The system could be given the freedoms to be great

It looks like a busy five years for Nicky Morgan: 500 new free schools, an extra 17,500 maths and…

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
Opinion

Why we should focus on well-rounded young people – not exceptional grades

Earlier this week the headteacher of Lady Eleanor Holles School, Heather Hanbury, launched an attack at the state of…

Sophie Scott
Sophie Scott
Opinion

Small is not always beautiful

One governing body is challenging “statutory guidance” on governing body size. It wants to reflect its large and diverse community so,…

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
Opinion

All talk and lots of action

Supporting all pupils to develop their speech, language and communication skills is everybody’s responsibility and can be a part…

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
Opinion

Would you trust a human to mark your work?

You might say no to a driverless car or a pilotless plane, but it is time to trust computers…

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
News, Opinion

General Election 2015: “The challenges of the Conservative education plan should not be underestimated”

The Conservatives will control the Department for Education, after today’s outcome of the general election which saw the party gain…

Sophie Scott
Sophie Scott
News, Opinion

General Election 2015: “A threatened teacher recruitment and retention crisis will become a reality”

The Conservatives will control the Department for Education, after today’s outcome of the general election which saw the party gain…

Sophie Scott
Sophie Scott

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Opinion: Curriculum

AI should be the making of coursework – not its breaking

The argument that AI spells the end of coursework is short-sighted and ignores opportunities to improve processes and enrich…

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Mark Grogan
The Knowledge

Is trust centralisation delivering its promises to staff

New research delves into how staff are experiencing the promised benefits of pooled resources and networked development

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Elizabeth Robinson
Opinion: Inclusion

How we’re managing to beat the NEET challenge

Our focus on relationships, readiness and real-world support means we don’t just help young people leave school – we…

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Kevin Buchanan

ITT

ITT

Degree apprenticeships are key to increasing and diversifying recruitment

Work to deliver the new qualification should continue at pace to meet recruitment challenges by making teaching more accessible,…

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Melanie Renowden
ITT

ITT: Which is the odd one out?

The deeply flawed ITT reforms are a threat to sustainable teacher supply for purely ideological purposes, writes David Spendlove

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David Spendlove
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Exams

How sitting an exam re-affirmed my respect for our students

I still believe exams to be the best way of testing academic knowledge and understanding but they’re no bagatelle,…

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James Handscombe
Exams
The number of penalties handed out to students caught cheating has risen for a second year

The stereotype that could be feeding exam anxiety

The ‘snowflake’ stereotype is damaging and unjustified, but a more pervasive idea may be perpetuating exam anxiety, says Stephen…

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Stephen Caldwell
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