Opinion

Who is the right group to monitor schools?

Having increasingly ‘freed’ schools from local government, it seems they still need to be monitored. But who should do…

Amy Finch
Amy Finch
Opinion

Fine tuning the school leadership team

Schools use the phrase “school business manager” rather than “school business leader”. It’s time that was changed As Sarah…

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

Schools must do more than ask ‘What will you be when you grow up?’

A question people always ask when you’re growing up, is “what do you want to be when you’re older?”…

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

11 Things You Might Have Missed In Ofsted’s ‘Most Able Students’ Report

Headlines today are focusing on Ofsted’s disappointment at schools over the progress of ‘most able’ students. Having a go…

Laura McInerney
Laura McInerney
Opinion

The true value of arts education

Two organisations in Norfolk have formed a partnership to make sure that the ideal environment for fostering creative education…

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

Three ways to heal a failing school

Rapid remedial action is needed: Try a three-pronged approach of raising expectations, earning the trust of staff and prioritising…

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

Governor’s Corner: How we are tackling the A level changes

Exam reforms have prompted a Northampton school to construct a new extended enrichment curriculum for year 12 students The rushed…

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

How to reduce teacher workload? The answer is simple…

Cut time in the classroom to one-third. It will be expensive, but it is what teachers need have a…

Ross McGill
Ross McGill
Opinion

A duty of care on the sports field

Rugby union is a compulsory sport in many independent schools. Are they putting themselves at risk by compelling under-16s…

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor

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A new Ofsted research report looks at effective practice for secondary school pupils struggling with reading

How to make your school library a truly inclusive space

Your school library can be a powerhouse of support and a hub of belonging for every pupil in the…

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Opinion: Mental health

School environments are only worsening the student mental health crisis

Our education model is simply not equal to the demands of the world our children inhabit. It’s no wonder…

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Safeguarding is not a sufficient response to new technologies

We will keep walking a tightrope between innovation and protection until we can provide equal access to the right…

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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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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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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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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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