In the space of one year, more than 10,000 children left state education to destinations that are unknown to their local authorities – many because of “flimsy” data-sharing practices.
Nurturing a sense of belonging at school can have a considerable impact on social and academic outcomes. Martha Evans explores nine factors that influence student belonging
New research has shown the notable impact that using air filters in classrooms can have on reducing student absence. Chris Fabby says it’s time the government acts on this evidence…
You only need to look at our working hours and student attendance figures to realise that our education system is not putting people first. Helen Osgood considers what might happen if we changed focus
Tourette Syndrome or other tic disorders can affect the learning and wellbeing of young people. Dr Pooky Knightsmith looks at how they manifest and how schools can support students
The role of pastoral leader is crucial and yet quite often wide-ranging and perhaps undefined. Mohamed Ibrahim looks at how colleagues taking on pastoral leadership roles can hit the ground running
We need “more boots on the ground” knocking on doors if we are to bring down continuing high levels of persistent absence.
Based on his experience of four Ofsted inspections during 2023, Paul K Ainsworth sets out nine lessons learnt to help school leaders navigate the inspection process successfully
Pressure is growing on Ofsted to reform its inspection machine. Having experienced 40 inspections in nine years, Paul K Ainsworth considers the fall-out from Ruth Perry’s inquest and offers eight...
The Workload Reduction Taskforce has agreed 18 initial recommendations as part of its goal to reduce teachers’ working time by five hours a week, including an end to performance-related pay (PRP) and...
