Opinion

How racism steals our safe spaces and scars our lives

Leaders and staff will need to be as vigilant to the lasting effects of racism as we have become…

JL Dutaut
Krisha Kay Gandhi
Opinion: Accountability

Progress 8 must give way to more constructive accountability

Our analysis reveals how poor Progress 8 is as a proxy for school quality – but better is eminently achievable

JL Dutaut
Andrew O’Neill
Opinion: Accountability

Ofsted reforms are looking for solutions in the wrong places

Superficial changes could lead to unintended consequences while the real issues persist

JL Dutaut
Sir Jon Coles


Opinion: Accountability

Ofsted’s single grades are gone – but will report cards be any better?

Research suggests the replacement will only be beneficial if other measures are taken to reduce pressures on outcomes

JL Dutaut
Melanie Ehren
Opinion: Accountability

School accountability musn’t go back to business as usual

This week’s news mark a turning point for accountability, but the next steps will determine whether hope of real…

JL Dutaut
Paul Whiteman
Opinion: Curriculum review

Listening to teachers is key to the curriculum review’s success

Our work with schools shows the value and importance of making teachers partners in curriculum development

JL Dutaut
Dr Victoria Cook
Opinion: Accountability

Ofsted: Can the sector now breathe a sigh of relief?

The government’s first steps on accountability reform are encouraging – but the road ahead is long

JL Dutaut
Loic Menzies
The Legal Leader

Legal: Four priorities to avoid a new ‘notice to improve’

New guidance could result in a formal notice to improve from the ESFA for failing to manage school estates….

JL Dutaut
Lucia Glynn
Opinion: Accountability

Ofsted have listened – but have they heard? 

As the sector prepares for Ofsted to report on its ‘Big Listen’ consultation, Colin Richards and Frank Norris suggest…

JL Dutaut
Colin Richards and Frank Norris

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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
Opinion

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
Opinion

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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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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