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Five recommendations to make the ECF truly sustainable

A major new report on the early career framework points the way towards ensuring the reforms deliver their full…

JL Dutaut

Sam Twiselton

Opinion: Curriculum

Improving the art educational journey matters for all students

A new report by Runnymede Trust shows a gulf between the diversity teachers and students want, and the reality…

JL Dutaut

Dr Shabna Begum

Opinion: Curriculum

Work experience must change to reflect a new world of work

The biggest research ever undertaken in England shows employers and young people alike need a different approach

JL Dutaut

Baroness Morgan of Cotes and Lord Blunkett

The Knowledge

How are SENDCOs managing amid rising pressures?

New research reveals the pressures of escalating need and insufficient resource – but diverging views of the SENDCO role…

JL Dutaut

Rik Chilvers

Opinion

Weaving the ‘golden thread’ is key to its impact

A growing set of leadership programmes is nurturing leaders who can weave the ‘golden thread’ of professional development into…

JL Dutaut

Gail Brown and Lorraine Heath

Opinion

To save tuition, we must let the NTP die

Calls to extend NTP funding recognise tuition’s positive impact but ignore more effective ways to fund it to achieve…

JL Dutaut

Josh Blackburn

Inclusion

Islamophobia exists – and we must combat it in our schools

A deeply flawed political discourse is normalising anti-Muslim sentiment with worrying consequences for our students

JL Dutaut

Amjad Ali

Opinion

Today’s proposals are crucial for a CPD entitlement that works

A new report by the Teacher Development Trust lays the foundations for making Labour’s policy work – but…

JL Dutaut

Cat Scutt and Alison Peacock

Opinion: Attendance

Attendance: Another fine mess the government’s got us into

Punishing struggling families by making them struggle more is outdated, regressive and completely counter-productive

JL Dutaut

Ed Dorrell

Must Read

Opinion

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…

Samantha Booth

Matthew Thompson

Opinion

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…

Samantha Booth

Julie Prentice

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…

Freddie Whittaker

Sam Twiselton

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

7mo

Sam Sykes

7mo

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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