Opinion

Pupils told us how school feels. Now we must act on what they say

The Department for Education’s newly published pupil experience data should stop all of us in our tracks

Freddie Whittaker
Cara Cinnamon
Opinion

Children are struggling with reading. A different approach is needed

Rather than intensifying ‘rigorous and systematic’ phonics programmes, schools should be confident in finding new ways to address pupils’…

Freddie Whittaker
Dominic Wyse
Opinion

How we tackled misinformation in our primary curriculum 

Schools need to approach difficult topics in a sensitive, age-appropriate way, writes Sam French

Freddie Whittaker
Sam French
Ofsted

Good might not be good enough under new Ofsted framework

Experience of an inspection suggests Ofsted’s system is clearer and fairer, but hard work is needed to attain ‘expected…

Freddie Whittaker
Stuart Gardner
Opinion

Big tech AI marketing rewrites the future of education 

If we passively consume and believe big tech’s vision for AI we’ll be tricked into ceding control of our…

Freddie Whittaker
Catherine Buckler
Opinion

Nigel de Gruchy, the teachers’ champion who savaged with a soundbite

The former trade union leader has died at the age of 82. One of his successors, Dr Patrick Roach,…

Freddie Whittaker
Dr Patrick Roach
Opinion

Education starts at home, so we bought 20 of them for families

Short-term lets and instability wreck a child’s likelihood of succeeding academically – we cannot ignore what goes on outside…

Freddie Whittaker
John Barneby
Opinion

Teacher recruitment is turning a corner, but headline figures mask challenges

Increased entries to teacher training should be source of pride, but government must not forget communities where recovery won’t…

Freddie Whittaker
Paddy Dempsey
The Boardroom Leader

The five ways we promote and champion school governance

When volunteers are supported and celebrated, boards become stronger – and children benefit

Freddie Whittaker
Susanna Bradbury and Rebekah Rowan-Robinson

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Opinion

Small maternity wins are welcome, but we should strive for more

Weeks at full salary are doubled but with cuts elsewhere the 7.5% increase is hardly the gift the DfE…

Freddie Whittaker
Emma Sheppard
Opinion

Ofqual must be bolder on digital exams

The proposal to limit digital exams to only two subjects per exam board is unduly restrictive

Freddie Whittaker
Colin Hughes
Opinion

SEND reforms are a chance to change what we mean by ‘standards’

Let’s be clear about what ‘exceptional’ means now. Exceptional is a school where disadvantaged pupils thrive, not just attend

Freddie Whittaker
Matthew Shanks

EXAMS

Assessment

University clearing: How teachers can support students 

All the important details school staff need to help youngsters through clearing this year

John Dickens
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

JL Dutaut
Reza Schwitzer
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