Re-opening schools: Four barriers we risk overlooking 4 May 2020 The phased re-opening of schools continues to dominate the debate about the lifting of the coronavirus lockdown. Headteacher Dr Robin Bevan says we cannot make plans until we know why schools are being re-opened and until we find solutions to four key challenges that are at risk of being overlooked
Diary of a headteacher: Planning for re-opening 4 May 2020 Just how can you open a school while maintaining social distancing and other safety measures? This question is looming large on the horizon for our headteacher diarist
Diary of an NQT: Coping with lockdown 1 May 2020 The coronavirus lockdown has changed our NQT diarist’s whole way of working. He reflects on how his school is supporting home education
Social justice is a leveller, not coronavirus... 28 April 2020 It has been said that coronavirus is a great leveller, affecting everybody equally. This could not be further from the truth. Geoff Barton says that when this is over we must face up to the fissures that this crisis has exposed 1 comment
The months ahead: What must education look like? 21 April 2020 As the coronavirus lockdown continues, some very real questions about what education must look like in the months to come need addressing, says Dr Mary Bousted
Behaviour: Government hubs plan is a start, but won't be sufficient 20 April 2020 NASUWT research shows that behaviour is second only to workload on the list of teachers’ biggest concerns. Dr Patrick Roach looks at the issues involved and outlines his hopes for the government’s new behaviour hubs initiative
Covid-19 will change our outlook on education and technology forever 16 April 2020 At the end of the coronavirus crisis, we will need to reflect on what we have learned about teaching and learning, technology and ourselves, says former schools minister Jim Knight
At the chalkface: A new dawn for education 16 April 2020 When this dread plague ever ends, there is surely a chance to have a tectonic shift in education like we had at the end of the Second World War...
Diary of a headteacher: Remote working is making us more effective and efficient 15 April 2020 As the coronavirus lockdown continues, SecEd’s headteacher diarist is seeing a number of benefits from remote working and virtual senior leadership team communication
Teacher training: Keeping the pipeline open 9 April 2020 Initial teacher training providers and trainees are pulling out all the stops to make things work and to keep the teaching supply chain open, says Emma Hollis
Coronavirus crisis will widen the attainment gap 1 April 2020 It seems inevitable that the coronavirus national crisis will further widen the attainment gap between rich and poor, says Susannah Hardyman
Coronavirus: Worried, afraid, but our teaching heroes are not shirking from their public service duty 26 March 2020 We are worried, we are afraid – but we are not shirking from our public service duty. Paul Whiteman praises our heroic school staff for their response in face of the coronavirus outbreak and outlines the further action and support that school leaders want to see from the government
Coronavirus: Worried, afraid, but our teaching heroes are not shirking from their public service duty 26 March 2020 We are worried, we are afraid – but we are not shirking from our public service duty. Paul Whiteman praises our heroic school staff for their response in face of the coronavirus outbreak and outlines the further action and support that school leaders want to see from the government
Coronavirus: 'I am not ashamed to admit that I am worried' 25 March 2020 Before the official coronavirus shutdown, Uppingham Community College was forced to close its doors because of acute staff shortages. A heartfelt letter written at 3am by principal Ben Solly explained the decision and led to a wave of support from the school community...
Funding: Drastic action is needed 19 March 2020 The spectre of school finances has been a persistent force since our headteacher diarist took on her first headship. Balancing the books looks likely to be one of the hardest battles she will face...
Coronavirus: The vital role of school cleaners 16 March 2020 As the coronavirus crisis continues, the risks to school cleaners seem to have been forgotten, says Jon Richards
A life and a legacy: Stephen Lawrence Day 11 March 2020 April 22 is Stephen Lawrence Day, when schools are being urged to use free resources to empower young people to live their best lives. Deborah Lawson explains
Zero tolerance dictatorships... 11 March 2020 Too many people seem to think that schools should be run as dictatorships rather than as empathic systems reflecting the kind of society we want to live in
Diary of an NQT: Keeping up with the workload 9 March 2020 With exams approaching, SecEd's NQT diarist has more on his plate than ever, but is still finding the time to attend important CPD opportunities...
Replacing comparable outcomes with pupil passports 9 March 2020 What big change would you make to England’s education system? How about replacing comparable outcomes with pupil passports? Geoff Barton explains
At the chalkface: The school photograph 5 March 2020 Hopefully there will always be some pupils who will resist this conformity. Even at my crusty old grammar school, there were always some wags who managed to sabotage things – like the enormous whole school photo...
Diary of a Headteacher: Boosting recruitment and retention 4 March 2020 Recruitment and retention challenges continue to face the sector, but what action as school leaders can we take? Our headteacher diarist began with a focus on behaviour and time…
It’s time to #PauseOfsted 4 March 2020 Ofsted is unable to operate its new framework competently. Change is needed, which is why the #PauseOfsted campaign is timely and welcome, says Dr Mary Bousted
It’s time to #PauseOfsted 4 March 2020 Ofsted is unable to operate its new framework competently. Change is needed, which is why the #PauseOfsted campaign is timely and welcome, says Dr Mary Bousted
The Wellbeing Award for Schools 26 February 2020 Schools are taking the initiative in nurturing wellbeing and supporting better mental health via the Wellbeing Award for Schools. Philippa Stobbs explains
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