Opinion: Politics

‘Evolution’ may not be quick enough to meet our challenges

A new development-focused language of improvement is slowly emerging – but are system leaders ready to ditch the deficit…

JL Dutaut
Dr Tony Breslin
Opinion: SEND

Centralisation is not the answer to variable SEND practice

Calls for a national centre for evidence in SEND misunderstand the nature of educational research and what really drives…

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Seamus Murphy
The Legal Leader

Should schools be able to remove pupils for parents’ behaviour?

Arming schools with an effective deterrent could de-escalate the rising menace of abusive parental behaviours

JL Dutaut
Victoria Hatton
The Curriculum Conversation

The Francis review can already claim a major achievement  

Taking the long view of curriculum reviews, this week’s interim report is a perfectly positioned document – but the…

JL Dutaut
Tim Oates
Opinion

Education must adapt its pension offer to compete

In straitened times, it’s right that we look at every lever to attract and hold onto teachers. Our new…

JL Dutaut
James Zuccollo
Opinion

Five years on: Whatever happened to our spirit of collaboration?

Some of the relationships forged in the fire of pandemic response have survived – but much of our system…

JL Dutaut
Debra Rutley
Opinion

Five years on: Have we learned the lessons of lockdown?

All the research shows the pandemic’s impacts are still with us, so what might a determined government do to…

JL Dutaut
Erica Holt-White
Opinion

Tackling invisible school moves is a priority. Here’s how

Our new report shows better oversight of managed moves is a crucial step in solving the school engagement crisis

JL Dutaut
Kiran Gill and Efua Poku-Amanfo
The Legal Leader

What’s the law on protecting teachers from harassment?

Amid growing complaints of an increasingly serious nature, this is schools’ legal recourse in the face of the extreme…

JL Dutaut
Andrea Squires

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

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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

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Reza Schwitzer
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