Opinion

The UK’s first biophilic school heralds the sustainable future of learning

As COP28 draws to a close, Sumeet Bhatia reveals Cisco’s work with DfE to create a school to model…

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Opinion: Mental health

Solutions to the mental health crisis can’t wait another day

A second report from the Coalition for Youth Mental Health in Schools reveals a lack of progress and makes…

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Opinion: Solutions

How to ensure diverse texts are inclusive of pupils with SEND

Laura Hankins shares her top tips for ensuring school texts are varied in content and accessible to all

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Opinion: Accountability

Decentralising Ofsted is an idea whose time has come (again) 

Frank Norris reveals that a new model of local inspection wouldn’t be all that new or all that alien…

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Opinion: Accountability

We must think beyond reform and prioritise belonging

Ofsted reform is sorely needed but our staff, pupils and families can’t wait for the profession to heal itself…

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Christine Stansfield
Opinion: Accountability

Re-prioritising data in inspections is a backwards step

At the risk of “annoying successful headteachers”, my school shows why the current inspection framework is getting the big…

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Matthew Tate
Opinion: Accountability

How we’re promoting psychological safety in our schools

The high-accountability nature of our sector makes normalising vulnerability in leadership imperative

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Tom Campbell
Opinion: Sustainability

The UK is continuing to lead the world on climate education

The UK is leading the way on sustainability in education and we will ensure it continues to do so…

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Opinion: Curriculum

Curriculum growth is not the answer to climate change education

We must avoid disposable policy responses and ensure teaching climate change is itself a sustainable activity

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Agency is often misinterpreted and overlooked, but giving teachers themselves more capacity to act would bring wide-ranging benefits, writes…

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The Research Leader

Alignment between leadership and governance takes work

Research shows those closest to the frontline worry more over issues like finances. This means building shared understanding is…

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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?

A new AQA report proposes new assessment models for the millions left lacking critical skills by the current format

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