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The Knowledge

How to ensure CPD has classroom impact

Opportunities to recombine learning in novel contexts are just as important as ‘chunking’ professional development in the first place,…

JL Dutaut

Dr Sam Sims and Dr Briony Banks

The Knowledge

How can we close the political engagement gap?

A new study reveals inequalities in the development of political engagement and offers policies to close the gap

JL Dutaut

Bryony Hoskins

Opinion: Leadership

Beyond behaviour: A roadmap to practices for social betterment

A new programme aims to navigate schools out of the dead-end behaviour debate and towards a holistic approach to…

JL Dutaut

Beth Hardie and Charles Drew

Opinion: Policy

Let’s cancel bank holidays and… bank those holidays

Doing away with anachronistic long weekends could revolutionise school terms for the benefit of all

JL Dutaut

Tim Leunig

Opinion: Solutions

How to spot and support undiagnosed ADHD

A formal diagnosis isn’t necessary to support pupils with the most common signs of ADHD. Here are six ways…

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Leanne Maskell

Manifesto 2024

Five ambitions to improve childhood – from children themselves

Here are my education-specific policy priorities informed by the voices of over one million children

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Dame Rachel de Souza

Opinion: Academy trusts

Trusts have an ethical duty to shape inclusive local systems

In the face of so many challenges, academy trusts must embrace collaboration over competition to deliver for communities

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John Barneby

Opinion: Academy trusts

How to ensure trustees make informed decisions on growth

Academy trusts’ growth plans should be underpinned by principles that streamline decision-making and ensure trustees are well-informed

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Rama Venchard MBE

Opinion: Solutions

How to hang on to a good SENDCO

The best way to incentivise SENDCOs to stay in this demanding job is to ensure everyone values what they…

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Gary Aubin

Must Read

Opinion: Accountability

Ofsted have wasted an opportunity for fundamental reform

The new framework is rushed and doesn’t deliver the change the sector needs. Bridget Phillipson must step in

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Daniel Kebede

Labour’s first year

Six priorities for Bridget Phillipson’s second year at the helm

Labour has broadened the definition of success for schools. Here’s how it can now ensure everyone works towards this…

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Liz Robinson

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor, 5 September 2025

Schools Week’s legendary cartoonist hangs up his pen, perceptions of behaviour diverge, and a data disaster looms

JL Dutaut

ITT

Degree apprenticeships are key to increasing and diversifying recruitment

Work to deliver the new qualification should continue at pace to meet recruitment challenges by making teaching more accessible,…

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Melanie Renowden

ITT

ITT: Which is the odd one out?

The deeply flawed ITT reforms are a threat to sustainable teacher supply for purely ideological purposes, writes David Spendlove

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David Spendlove

EXAMS

Exams

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

Exams

How sitting an exam re-affirmed my respect for our students

I still believe exams to be the best way of testing academic knowledge and understanding but they’re no bagatelle,…

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James Handscombe

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