Leadership and Policy

Challenging the myths of poverty in school

Poverty

Safeguarding: Spotting the signs of online abuse and protecting young people

E-safety

We face many challenges, but I remain optimistic about the future

Whole-school issues

Attendance crisis: School leaders warn of rising parental disputes

Attendance

Disappointment as Ofsted passes buck on single-word judgements

Ofsted

School buildings: Survey reveals poor condition of many classrooms

Facilities

How to build strong culture & high trust schools

School improvement

Battered and bruised after 14 years of Tory rule

Government policy

A culture of silence? Dangerous trans guidance will embolden transphobic attitudes

Legislation and guidance

Spring Budget snub leaves £700m hole in 2024/25 schools funding

School funding and finance

Absence thresholds: New £80 fines will hit disadvantaged students hardest

Attendance

Developing a school calendar which works for everyone

Whole-school issues