Opinion: Academy trusts

Trusts are still the best way for school standards to RISE

The government’s proposals could slow the pace of improvement. There are very good reasons why academy trusts are still…

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Sir David Carter
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A four-step plan to tackle the exclusions crisis

Working with schools and other partners since 2021 to reduce exclusions for vulnerable groups has led us to this…

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The Knowledge

The ‘constant dance’ of leading a values-driven trust

Our new report shows that providing a ‘whole education’ requires trust leaders to embrace a ‘constant dance’ of shifting…

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Toby Greany and Eleanor Bernardes
Opinion

Parliament must seize its chance to fix school management

‘De-layering’ our uniquely top-heavy approach to education management is key to redressing our unbalanced accountability system

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Adrian Lyons
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The schools bill isn’t ‘vandalism’ – it should go even further

The bill’s provisions are the right response to systemic challenges, but two key provisions are missing that I will…

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Lord Jim Knight
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Policy must look beyond teachers to solve the workforce crisis

Teachers are not the only ones who are unhappy in classrooms. Unless we get to grips with that, we…

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Professor Caroline Daly
Opinion: Solutions

How to deliver a cradle-to-career service in every community

Our new report shows the transformative potential of local ‘cradle-to-career’ partnerships and how school leaders can lead them to…

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Anne-Marie Sim
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How ministers can transition schools from competition to collaboration 

Based on six decades of school improvement, here are practical ways government can support its ambition for a more…

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Les Walton
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How government can foster better independent-state partnerships

Our new report sets out how government can encourage more, better pooling of resources across the state and independent…

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John Edward

Must Read

Opinion

Reception teaching must adapt to the reality of delayed development

Weaker communication and self-regulation are issues that cannot be solved by focusing on a shift to measurable, directed tasks,…

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Lucy Fox
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Email is the weakest link that could bring down your school

One in four schools experienced a cybersecurity incident in the last 12 months

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Simon Freeman
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How we help SEND students gain qualifications and independence

Close communication, working on life skills and connecting with the wider community are among the ways Launceston’s alternative resource…

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Matthew Thompson

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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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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