Opinion

The sector has taken another big step in parent-teacher support

Developments at the National Education Union’s conference give hope that we may soon stem the flow of parents out…

JL Dutaut
Emma Sheppard
Opinion: Accountability

How Ofsted can ensure inclusion and equity go hand in hand

Ofsted must ensure its new framework for inclusion is applied consistently and fairly in every school

JL Dutaut
Lee Elliot Major
The Curriculum Conversation

How to embed oracy as the national curriculum’s ‘fourth R’

Weaving oracy through all subjects can be focal point for breathing new life into the curriculum as a whole….

JL Dutaut
Geoff Barton


Opinion: SEND

A golden opportunity to help fix our broken SEND system

A new consultation invites schools and trusts to lead the way in fixing our broken SEND system

JL Dutaut
Andrew O’Neill
Opinion

We can’t advise our way to school improvement

Failing to deal with legal and regulatory divisions will hamper the government’s attempts to drive up standards – but…

JL Dutaut
Matt Hood
The Legal Leader

What the supreme court’s ruling on ‘sex’ means for schools

It’s been represented as a consequential judgment, but the supreme court decision’s impact on schools will be limited –…

JL Dutaut
Graham Burns and Clare Wigzell
The Research Leader

Is young people’s mental health finally recovering after Covid?

Our new report reveals grounds for optimism that the post-Covid mental health crisis is ebbing – but no room…

JL Dutaut
Jane Lunnon and Jon Needham
Opinion: Academy trusts

Let’s put an end to the myth of academy ‘freedoms’

The “freedoms” that academies are making most use of are not the kind of freedoms we want them to…

JL Dutaut
Sir Alan Wood
Opinion

What we’ve learned from five years of mental health support

Nothing has reversed the post-Covid rise in mental health need nationally, but our work highlights some effective practices

JL Dutaut
Jaime Smith MBE

Must Read

Opinion

How to go from well intentioned to success with SEND reform

The government has a strong policy proposition. But to succeed it will need to think as carefully about 2014…

Freddie Whittaker
Reza Schwitzer
Opinion

Success of SEND reforms will hinge on whether staff can cope

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

Samantha Booth
Matt Walker
Opinion

Remembering how we managed Covid can help SEND challenge 

Collaboration between teachers and schools boosts everyone but we risk backsliding to a culture of competition and compliance

Samantha Booth
Caroline Barlow

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

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