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

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

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Reform: ‘There will be consequences for schools not singing anthem’

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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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Carol Dewhurst

Making the right matches is crucial for RISE to succeed

Carol Dewhurst

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Paul Whiteman

Government must invest to justify school leaders’ optimism

Paul Whiteman

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Ruth Sparkes

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

Ruth Sparkes

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Adam Boddison

Genuine inclusion is the measure of a truly successful school

Adam Boddison

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Michael Green

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?

23 Jul 2026 | Politics
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The Island Challenge: Tackling poor outcomes on the Isle of Wight

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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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Bricklaying, hairdressing and zoo trips: How to solve the NEET crisis

18 Jun 2026 | Solutions
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Carole Bennett, chief executive officer, HFL Education
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Dave Woods, headteacher, Beaconsfield Primary School
30 Apr 2026 |
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Will local government reorganisation improve SEND?
23 Apr 2026 | Inclusion
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Shan Scott, former chief schools adjudicator
23 Apr 2026 | Profile

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We need a more ethnically representative teaching workforce

Stephen Gorard

6 Aug 2026 | The Research Leader
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Strong boards need both organisational memory and fresh perspective

Agnes Fitzpatrick

30 Jul 2026 | The Boardroom Leader
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How governance has moved on in the past 20 years

Hannah Stolton

2 Jul 2026 | The Boardroom Leader
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Early intervention and joined-up support can close disadvantage gap

Emily Hunt

18 Jun 2026 | The Research Leader
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Prominent trust chief stands down after decade at the helm

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Movers and shakers: Ark, NASS, Keys Academies Trust

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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
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Movers and shakers: LEO, Swale, Penrose
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Movers and shakers: Ark, NASS, Keys Academies Trust
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Movers and shakers: E-ACT, Cambridge, Hope Learning Community
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