DfE maths teacher targets don’t add up when demand is growing We need to ensure the growing number of pupils taking maths A-level are taught in classes that give them the best chance to succeed
Now leaders must leap to the challenge of SEND reform Every leader knows the kind of problem the SEND system represents for Bridget Phillipson
Enrichment is a vital ingredient that gives school its full flavour Clubs, sports and activities boost educational participation and achievement, and the government is right to recognise this, says Dawn Haywood
How to support children to talk about conflict in the Middle East Creating a safe childhood does not mean hiding difficult truths 鈥� it means giving children the security, the relationships and understanding they need to face the world with confidence
Schools reform depends on staff knowledge and confidence Translating white paper aspirations into improved pupil outcomes will depend on whether teachers and leaders have the knowledge, capacity and confidence to enact them
Replicating Blair-era improvement is an out-of-London challenge We need to keep the ambition, for sure, but we also need to build something new, led by the communities themselves
It demands a team effort to聽keep pupils like Z in the game Despite the structural barriers, many trusts, headteachers, local authorities and third-sector organisations are already beating the odds to embed inclusion and build belonging
Inclusion bases must remove students’ barriers to learning We must move beyond the idea that simply designating a space will solve deep-rooted challenges
We all must do more to prevent AI coursework cheating I have written to exam boards, asking them to strengthen their approach to preventing AI misuse in non-exam assessments.