Opinion

The case for clearer Holocaust curriculum guidance

Teaching and learning about the Holocaust is not easy. And the evidence is suggesting our teachers and students need…

Freddie Whittaker
Rebecca Hale and Andy Pearce
Opinion

Why Holocaust education matters more than ever, and how schools can lead the way

If schools step up, they can ensure that the next generation inherits not only the facts of the Holocaust…

Freddie Whittaker
Adrian Packer
Opinion

Our trust peer reviews provide lessons for upcoming legislation

Our experience could guide the blueprint for trust inspections, says Kate Chhatwal

Freddie Whittaker
Kate Chhatwal
Opinion

Ensuring trusts are fit for purpose isn’t a job you finish overnight

In a system under sustained strain, purpose-led organisations working together can create capacity, coherence and resilience that no school…

Freddie Whittaker
Gemma Lavin
Opinion
The DfE is offering schools and trusts improvement support to deal with Covid problems

Four key issues with MAT inspection for ministers to iron out

If trust inspection is to command confidence, the legislation underpinning it must be proportionate, precise and clearly aligned with…

Freddie Whittaker
Steve Rollett
Opinion

How to achieve a data-driven school system

When schools choose openness they multiply, not divide, their capacity to innovate and to secure fairer outcomes for young…

Freddie Whittaker
Lauren Thorpe
Opinion

Forget speed maths, schools need teachers who learn by degrees

There’s no quick fix to fill maths vacancies, but the degree apprenticeship will provide staff who can support pupils…

Freddie Whittaker
Cosette Crisan
The Legal Leader

Do you know what your pupils are viewing on school technology?

In order to protect pupils from harm, and by extension to avoid legal action, schools should urgently reflect on…

Freddie Whittaker
Ane Vernon
Opinion

Seven communications tips to reset relationships with parents

New guidance is welcome, but we need to address a root cause sitting beneath policy and process

Freddie Whittaker
Tiffany Beck

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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…

Freddie Whittaker
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

Freddie Whittaker
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…

Freddie Whittaker
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

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

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Reza Schwitzer
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