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Reform conference 2026: Schools Week live blog

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Prominent trust chief stands down after decade at the helm

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Powell wants ‘more supportive and understanding’ school accountability system

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New GCSE-level technical qualifications may be needed, says Powell

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Movers and shakers: LEO, Swale, Penrose

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Making the right matches is crucial for RISE to succeed

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Government must invest to justify school leaders’ optimism

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Two things must change if we are to keep children safer in schools

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Genuine inclusion is the measure of a truly successful school

Adam Boddison

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It is not for schools to fill all the gaps in the system

Michael Green

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Bridget Phillipson: did she deliver for schools?

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Warwick Sharp, CEO, GLF Schools

2 Jul 2026 | Academies
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The schools on a journey to become more inclusive

25 Jun 2026 | Inclusion
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18 Jun 2026 | Solutions
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We need a more ethnically representative teaching workforce

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Strong boards need both organisational memory and fresh perspective

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Early intervention and joined-up support can close disadvantage gap

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Prominent trust chief stands down after decade at the helm

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Prominent trust chief stands down after decade at the helm

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We can’t separate data on attendance and behaviour, says Ofsted chief

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£600 for practice tests creates ‘11-plus tutoring arms race’

22h | Admissions
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Making the right matches is crucial for RISE to succeed

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Government must invest to justify school leaders’ optimism
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Two things must change if we are to keep children safer in schools
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Genuine inclusion is the measure of a truly successful school
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It is not for schools to fill all the gaps in the system
22h | Opinion