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Changing perceptions of Alternative Provision – one MP at a time

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Out of sight and often forgotten, pupils whose health keeps them out of school need better support

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Politics

Five policies to drive inclusion and get the best from AP

If central government can’t solve our problems, we must be empowered to find and implement our own solutions

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The Research Leader

Why community engagement has to be a priority for all trusts

New research from GovernorHub shows trusts are not living up to their own stated desires to prioritise local communities

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Cultural education: How the manifestos stack up

How do the main parties’ promises measure up to the scale of the challenge for cultural education?

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The Research Leader

What teachers think about feedback

A new survey reveals the key barriers that stand in the way of feedback leading to improvement

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Curriculum

What is oracy? The four defining traits of classroom talk

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Opinion: Solutions

Four steps to becoming a better people manager

Middle leadership can present a uniquely stressful set of demands. Here are four ways they can develop others and…

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Reception teaching must adapt to the reality of delayed development

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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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Are we asking the right questions on assessment?

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