The Research Leader | Schools Week Education News, Policy & School Leadership Insight Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:29:15 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2019/09/SW-dot-logo-54x54.png The Research Leader | Schools Week 32 32 Using action research can help ease the transition from school /using-action-research-can-help-ease-the-transition-from-school/ /using-action-research-can-help-ease-the-transition-from-school/#respond Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:29:12 +0000 /?p=243081

When transitions are not handled well, the impact on attendance, engagement and wellbeing can be long-lasting

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DfE should support struggling private schools to become academies /dfe-should-support-struggling-private-schools-to-become-academies/ /dfe-should-support-struggling-private-schools-to-become-academies/#respond Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:13:02 +0000 /?p=242577

A targeted approach could help provide a high-quality state-funded education to pupils from a wide range of backgrounds

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Alignment between leadership and governance takes work /alignment-between-leadership-and-governance-takes-work/ /alignment-between-leadership-and-governance-takes-work/#respond Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:41:12 +0000 /?p=242165

Research shows those closest to the frontline worry more over issues like finances. This means building shared understanding is vital

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