Curriculum review was missed opportunity to improve SEND crisis The curriculum review promised to remove blocks for schools to deliver good outcomes for children with special needs – but it has failed in two key areas, argues one expert
Learning from other countries on how to teach resilience The government’s Resilience Action Plan focuses on educating adults – leaving children unprepared for the next global emergency. Here’s how to change that …
The curriculum review isn’t ‘dumbing down’ – it’s levelling up Critics claiming the curriculum review ‘dumbs down’ Gove’s education reforms are way off the mark, says Sir Hamid Patel
Some schools have cracked parental leave – so why can’t everyone? Education leaders must take note of a parliamentary debate last week on maternity and paternity pay, says Emma Sheppard
Ofsted says identify children previously in care. But how? Ofsted’s new focus will ensure children previously known to social care become more visible – but schools need better data
5 principles for our once-in-a-generation inclusion reset The SEND reforms provide a rare opportunity to shape the future of our education system – here’s where to start
Schools white paper delayed until next year Ministers will use additional time to ‘test’ SEND reform policy options with parents and experts, as five key principles revealed
Beyond grades: curriculum should be about character and confidence too While good grades are essential, there is a growing consensus that schools must foster qualities like resilience, motivation and problem-solving. Here’s how one trust is doing it …
What schools say they do well (and not so well) on SEND Self-evaluation data from 850 schools presents rich insights for ministers as they finalise SEND reforms, says one expert