Book Reviews

Radio and tv

Jamie’s Dyslexia Revolution

Jamie Oliver’s documentary is a masterclass in cooking up public interest and a recipe for humility in the education…

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Outstanding, by Steve Baker

This light and lively lampooning of the education world is populated by a host of familiar characters – and…

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Bad education: Why our universities are broken and how we can fix them

“Thanks to your son, I managed to get a good grade at economics A-level, and then go on to…

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Radio and tv

Adolescence. A Netflix mini-series

The public response to Adolescence has predictably veered towards social media regulation – but that misses a much deeper…

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Reinventing education: Beyond the knowledge economy

This book identifies the problems with our system and – rather uniquely – offers practicable solutions to them

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‘Primary Reading Simplified’ by Christopher Such

I’m going to begin by saying I was already a huge fan of Chris Such’s work. I loved The…

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Blog Reviews

Blog

The Conversation

This week’s top podcasts cover misconceptions about inclusive practice, a curriculum with purpose, and the magic of design and…

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The Conversation

How to use AI effectively, where to avoid it, why it’s risky, and when to protect the all-important human…

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The Conversation – with Sarah Gallagher

The risks of AI, the importance of conversation, pedagogical fission, and embracing our replaceability

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The Conversation – with Frances Akinde

SEND in New York, smartphone solutions, sexual misconduct, living with ADHD, and walking away from leadership, and fresh ideas…

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The Conversation – with Jess Mahdavi-Gladwell

An unSATsifying blog from DfE, a thought-provoking one about young carers, a challenging one on the many hats we…

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The Conversation – with Fiona Atherton

How to respond to the growing problem of school avoidance, a challenging take on breakfast clubs, and new nutritional…

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Research Reviews

The Knowledge

How SEMH interventions can transform mainstream provision

A new evaluation of a programme using SEMH interventions with students in mainstream schools has demonstrated its effectiveness beyond…

JL Dutaut
Jayne Curd
The Knowledge

Is Key Stage 3 a barrier to opportunity?

New research suggests the government should be developing a new and improved version of New Labour’s ‘gifted and talented’…

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John Jerrim
The Knowledge

Is trust centralisation delivering its promises to staff

New research delves into how staff are experiencing the promised benefits of pooled resources and networked development

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Elizabeth Robinson
The Knowledge

The Knowledge: Uncovering the unknown unknowns of inclusion

Drawing on insights from over 26,000 staff and students, here’s how schools can move beyond surface-level metrics to foster…

JL Dutaut
Nic Ponsford
The Knowledge

Research: Is governance ready for what’s coming?

A new research project aims to find out whether governance is risk-aware, resilient and ready for the challenges schools…

JL Dutaut
Dr Rajbir Hazelwood
The Knowledge

Are schools pushing views about race on their pupils?

Our new research shows some students’ free speech is being limited – but not in the ways some commentators…

JL Dutaut
Professor Karl Kitching

Book review

Young people on the margins

Melissa Benn
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