Opinion

Why the new government should invest in school internships

Offering opportunities to students and career changers could boost teacher recruitment and cut workloads at the same time

JL Dutaut
Dame Alison Peacock
Opinion

Hope must quickly turn to progress in tackling our crises

A new government gives the sector hope. We will work with them wherever we can – and hold them…

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Paul Whiteman
Opinion
The government's 'beating crime plan' includes funding for schools to re-engage young people at risk of violence.

How we’re hitting the ground running in support of the Prime Minister’s vision

This September, Oasis will be launching a new service that will pilot the ambition and aims set out by…

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Rev Steve Chalke MBE
Opinion

The Labour Party should complete its unfinished revolution

This parliament is an opportunity to phase out the last remaining grammar schools – or face private education by…

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Carl Smith
Opinion

Dear Bridget, Please take your time to build a real legacy

Ahead of your meeting with sector leaders to reset the relationship, here are five things we all back you…

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Jonathan Mountstevens
Opinion

The new government must reset the relationship with the sector. Here’s how

To develop and implement workable and sustainable policies, the new government must work with the sector – not against…

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Alice Gregson
Opinion

The new cabinet is a seminal moment for social mobility

The educational background of Sir Keir Starmer’s ministers represents a leap forward in socio-economic representation – but there is…

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Nick Harrison
Opinion

Can a Labour government make teaching a great career again?

In 2018, Becky Allen and I (Sam) wrote a book about the severe shortage of teachers in England. It…

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Sam Sims and Marie Hamer
Politics

Labour can’t solve everything – but this is what they should prioritise

We stand at the dawn of a new era of education policy, says Russell Hobby. Here’s what Labour should…

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Russell Hobby

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Give heads what they need to make inclusive mainstream work

This is not about withdrawing support from children. It’s about changing the way that support is offered

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Opinion: Curriculum

Teachers need agency to thrive – we’re exploring how and why

Agency is often misinterpreted and overlooked, but giving teachers themselves more capacity to act would bring wide-ranging benefits, writes…

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The Research Leader

Alignment between leadership and governance takes work

Research shows those closest to the frontline worry more over issues like finances. This means building shared understanding is…

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Dr Rajbir Hazelwood and Kamal Bodhanker

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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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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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