Covid recovery: A broad curriculum for all 13 July 2020 Schools must heed the government’s call to teach an ‘ambitious and broad curriculum’ from September. We cannot constrict our focus to core subjects or knowledge, says Deborah Lawson
Youth services & Covid recovery: A missed opportunity 13 July 2020 Youth services could form a crucial part of the effort to fully re-open schools from September and, in the longer term, could help pupils to recover from the impact of lockdown – but the government is failing to recognise this potential, says Leigh Middleton
Culture: Do you know what you believe in? 6 July 2020 If you cannot decide what your beliefs are, you should give up trying to create a culture in your school. Katharine Birbalsingh explains how they went about creating the culture of Michaela Community School
How GCSEs must change after Covid-19 3 July 2020 The GCSE examination system has been plunged into chaos. When the pandemic is under control, we cannot simply return to the status quo. Chloe Testa proposes a new approach
It is time to be braver and bolder with careers education 30 June 2020 Research shows that students' careers aspirations do not match the jobs that are available. Ruth Gilbert says it is time for a braver approach to careers education...
#CelebrateEd: Five days of inspiration from the North East 29 June 2020 The second annual #CelebrateEd conference took place recently as teachers from across the North East shared best practice and inspiration. Sean Harris was there (virtually)
The way forward post-lockdown: Some simple suggestions 24 June 2020 The government’s handling of education during the coronavirus crisis has lacked a coherent strategy. Geoff Barton puts forward a number of simple, logical solutions for the challenges facing schools in the coming months 1 comment
LGBT: Shut out of education 22 June 2020 LGBT-inclusive education can change a young person’s life. We need to get it right from the start, says Stonewall’s Sidonie Bertrand-Shelton
Coronavirus: Chaotic guidance has exhausted schools 22 June 2020 The chaotic nature of the DfE’s guidance around coronavirus is exhausting schools and must be addressed if school’s are to re-open more fully in September, says Kevin Courtney
At the chalkface: It’s what teachers do 15 June 2020 'There was a ship!!!' – I’d shriek in a borderline psychotic voice, somewhere between full tilt Johnny Rotten and Laurence Olivier’s Richard III. I scared the tinies witless. Ian Whitwham on teaching in the time of corona
Back to school: One NQT's hopes and fears ahead of June 15 10 June 2020 An asthma sufferer, our NQT diarist has been working from home since March 23. He is now preparing to head back into the classroom from June 15. He discusses both his anxiety and his hopes...
Why schools need to put staff first 8 June 2020 A new education book offers a ‘2030 blueprint’ to revitalise our schools by unashamedly putting our staff first. Co-author John Tomsett – a school leader and the co-founder of the Headteachers' Roundtable – explains why it is staff, and not students, who must come first…
The Covid-19 divide: A national strategy must be launched 4 June 2020 The impact of Covid-19 on our poorest children is going to be felt for some time to come. A national strategy is needed to reverse the damage that is being done, says Deborah Lawson 1 comment
Support staff: More at risk from Covid-19? 3 June 2020 Data shows that Covid-19 is more of a risk for BAME people, those in poverty and older citizens. Many school support staff fall into these categories and yet have not featured in government modelling, says Jon Richards
Covid-19 shines a light on 'searing inequality' 25 May 2020 The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the searing inequality in our education system. Dr Patrick Roach says that post-lockdown we need bold measures and a new deal for our young people and their teachers...
A judgement call like no other 19 May 2020 The science on school re-opening is reassuring, but it is not immutable. In the end, it is a judgement call and schools must be given the flexibility to do what is in the best interests of their communities, says Geoff Barton
Stage not age: The time is now 18 May 2020 The coronavirus pandemic has allowed us to explore what schooling would look like if we focused much more on learning and much less on structuring, says Dr Patrick Alexander
We must create an independent Teacher Resource Bank Group 13 May 2020 After the pandemic is over, we must make it a priority to create an independent Teacher Resource Bank Group to ensure learning can continue online and at home during times of crisis. Andy Connell explains
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
19 May 2020