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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…

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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…

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Pastoral interventions can help to raise student achievement

A greater emphasis on pastoral care to remove barriers to learning has increased attainment at a 1,600-pupil academy Student…

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We are about to enter purdah

The looming general election will regulate the conduct of public bodies, including the DfE, local authorities – and schools….

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Jade Kent
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You’d be forgiven for thinking workload was a marginal issue

The Department for Education last week published the results of its Workload Challenge. It may have been launched with…

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College of Teaching: let’s just get on with it for now

The Claim Your College Coalition has put its proposals to the government for a College of Teaching open to…

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Is technology worth bothering with in education?

What do you do when you have a teacher with a PhD in astrophysics? Find a new method of…

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Getting the message across (and it’s not about snow)

So you think it’s been a big week for education policy announcements? Well you would, because you’re involved in…

Jonathan Simons
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Sacking leaders over times tables defies employment law – and common sense

Let’s get something clear from the start: children should learn times tables at primary school. They should have them…

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The reforms signal a shift from a system heavily reliant on statutory plans, towards one centred on school-led support

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Remembering how we managed Covid can help SEND challenge 

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