Solutions

Support staff can recognise and share their value by journaling

By recording and reflecting, ‘invisible’ staff can evidence their professional judgment and creativity, says Siobhan Melay

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Dr Siobhan Melay
Opinion

Spending on speech and language therapy is vital to tackle SEND 

I’m calling on government to view early intervention, training of staff and more speech and language therapy not as…

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Opinion

Winter of discontent is a real danger for pupils’ confidence

Data revealed pupils’ sense of agency takes a knock from January, and we’re taking steps to address this, says…

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Lee Wilson
Opinion

A ‘ni hao’ from Chinese visitors was the ultimate language lesson

Saying ‘hello’ to pupils from Nanjing brought learning to life, but anything that adds context can ignite a child’s…

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Cara Bleiman
Opinion

Gove’s traditionalists won, but now they see what was lost

Militant discipline and explicit instruction delivered higher exam grades, but the debate has moved on as pupils disengage from…

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Jon Hutchinson
The Research Leader

Pupil premium paperwork reveals schools snub effective strategies

Our review of 550 pupil premium strategies found many schools aren’t strategic at all – which suggests leaders need…

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Emma Dobson
Opinion

Repairs to the school-parent contract must come from the top

The situation is not irreparable, and the first small steps have already been taken towards forging a more positive…

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Victoria Hatton
Opinion

Flexible working should be an opportunity not a burden

The Employment Rights Act means schools must properly consider a staff member’s request for flexible working – but that…

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Lindsay Patience
Opinion

Three lessons to give schools great governance 

Experience shows that governors can provide powerful insights into the wider community, while others share their professional strategic know-how,…

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Ian Dewes

Must Read

Opinion

DfE maths teacher targets don’t add up when demand is growing

We need to ensure the growing number of pupils taking maths A-level are taught in classes that give them…

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Bobby Seagull
Opinion

Now leaders must leap to the challenge of SEND reform

Every leader knows the kind of problem the SEND system represents for Bridget Phillipson

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Dan Morrow
Opinion

Enrichment is a vital ingredient that gives school its full flavour

Clubs, sports and activities boost educational participation and achievement, and the government is right to recognise this, says Dawn…

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Dawn Haywood

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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