Opinion: Sustainability

Championing pupil voice to drive sustainable practice

Our trust is driving a pupil-led agenda to reduce its carbon footprint and develop students’ leadership for the green…

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Matthew Hill
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What the new government needs to know about alternative provision

Rising exclusions and suspensions make it imperative the new ministerial team understands our complex sector

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Charlotte Barton
Opinion: Leadership

School leaders must do better than stoke division

One headteacher’s social media response to this week’s events is an irresponsible inflammation of community tensions

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Mike Ion
Opinion

The unintended consequences of VAT on private school fees

Labour’s published plan to remove VAT exemption and charitable rates relief from private schools will cause inevitable disruption

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Andrea Squires
Opinion: Mental health
pupil wellbeing

Five self-care tips for teachers this summer (and beyond)

How to reconnect with yourself and set realistic boundaries to see you through the next academic year

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Dr Lesley French
Opinion: Leadership

Exposure to the Israel-Hamas war is harming young people

They are being increasingly drawn into polarised views and mental distress – but we can model a better way

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Ali Amla
Curriculum

Three considerations for every teacher developing oracy

Oracy can enhance children’s learning and raise achievement across the curriculum, including on standardised tests

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Professor Julia Snell
Opinion: Solutions

Seven signs of SLCN – and how to support them in the classroom

Affecting nearly two million children, it’s crucial teachers can spot speech, language and communication needs early to support pupils…

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Holly Strickland and Hannah Cook
Opinion

How Labour can deliver universal work experience equitably

With only seven per cent of employers currently offering work experience,here are three recommendations for Labour to deliver its…

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Dr Elnaz Kashefpakdel

Must Read

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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
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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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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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