The Knowledge

What are key considerations when planning CPD?

It’s crucial to consider not just the what but also the how of professional development activity for maximum impact

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Opinion

The vaping issue the government’s bill isn’t dealing with

A new trend is emerging that threatens schools’ ability to impose their policies on vaping – based on questionable…

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Chris Passey
Politics

Three policies to put schools at the heart of a civic mission

Our work in Bradford shows local communities – with schools at their heart – are the best source of…

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Luke Sparkes
Opinion: Edtech

AI offers a big prize if we can learn to lead others to it

The true prize of AI-powered education may be the shift in leadership approach required to deliver it

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Chris Goodall
Opinion

New trans guidance will not be the driver some hope it will

No amount of guidance can make an issue disappear, but grey areas and black-and-white headlines leave schools and pupils…

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Ben Gadsby
Opinion

Why schools need the vaping bill to come into force

The government’s attempt to curb the exponential growth of vaping among children and young people is desperately needed

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Matthew Shanks
Opinion: Solutions

Six situations all trainees should be exposed to

New teachers shouldn’t have to struggle when they encounter situations that are a normal part of the job. Here…

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Nathan Burns
Opinion: SEND

Schools are already redefining ‘mainstream’ – they just need support

Even without substantial investment, there’s plenty government could do to help beacons of inclusion and navigate the system their…

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Dr Kate Chhatwal
Opinion: Solutions
pupil wellbeing

How to look after your staff’s mental health

To mark mental health awareness week, here are some ideas to create a trust-wide culture of wellbeing

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Dr Craig Avieson

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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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When everyone is SEND trained inclusion is part of your culture

Julie Prentice shares five things she and trust colleagues learned from developing a SEND training model over the past…

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Opinion

More work is need to tackle fragmentation in teacher development

The decision of the Teacher Development Trust to become part of the Chartered College is exciting, but it shows…

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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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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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