Opinion: Workforce

Why we must improve teaching’s ethnic diversity – and how

Our new research shows greater focus on ethnic diversity in recruitment and retention would help meet government’s pledge of…

JL Dutaut
Jack Worth
Opinion: SEND

How we can ensure our schools cater for all our kids

Two actions would begin to transform the school experiences of children with dyslexia and other neurodivergences – and it’s…

JL Dutaut
Jamie Oliver
Opinion: Policy

How we’ve boosted social mobility in our deprived area

Here’s how we went from persistently low outcomes to the most improved school in the country for disadvantaged students

JL Dutaut
Steve Rogers
Opinion: Governance

Local governance is key to community cohesion

This volunteers’ week, let’s pledge to better support our governors as the community champions they are in these times…

JL Dutaut
Emma Balchin
Opinion: Governance

How we’re bucking the trend and recruiting great governors

Amid a national shortage of governors, here’s how our group has had success in recruiting and retaining professionals who…

JL Dutaut
Jenny Pharo
Opinion: Policy

Working-class kids don’t need fixing – our system does

Here’s how Labour can finally deliver on its decades-long promise of a truly comprehensive and inclusive system – and…

JL Dutaut
Michael Cater
The Knowledge

The Knowledge: Uncovering the unknown unknowns of inclusion

Drawing on insights from over 26,000 staff and students, here’s how schools can move beyond surface-level metrics to foster…

JL Dutaut
Nic Ponsford
The Knowledge

Research: Is governance ready for what’s coming?

A new research project aims to find out whether governance is risk-aware, resilient and ready for the challenges schools…

JL Dutaut
Dr Rajbir Hazelwood
Opinion: Curriculum review

Four steps to improve curriculum and assessment in science

The need and appetite for reform of the science curriculum are clear. Here’s how we can deliver for students,…

JL Dutaut
Les Hopper

Must Read

Opinion: Curriculum

What teachers want from a reformed English GCSE

The dialogue surrounding curriculum reform in England, particularly within GCSE English, remains as essential as ever.  Recent insights from…

JL Dutaut
Leandri Dannhauser
Opinion: Teaching Commission

Here’s how we can finally begin to fix the teacher supply crisis

If we’re going to hang on to more of them, then teachers need a better deal than summer respite…

JL Dutaut
Baroness Mary Bousted
Opinion: Workforce
Changes to early career frameworks are likely to be moderate, a DfE call for evidence response shows

Undervaluing Teach First will undermine Labour’s mission

Rebranding the teacher training route will diminish its impact and deny the sector a vital source of talent, potential…

JL Dutaut
Aidan Sadgrove

ITT

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,…

JL Dutaut
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
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EXAMS

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,…

JL Dutaut
James Handscombe
Exams
The number of penalties handed out to students caught cheating has risen for a second year

The stereotype that could be feeding exam anxiety

The ‘snowflake’ stereotype is damaging and unjustified, but a more pervasive idea may be perpetuating exam anxiety, says Stephen…

JL Dutaut
Stephen Caldwell
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