Coronavirus: Chaotic guidance has exhausted schools 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
The Covid-19 divide: A national strategy must be launched 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
Covid-19 shines a light on 'searing inequality' 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...
Covid-19 will change our outlook on education and technology forever 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
Teacher training: Keeping the pipeline open 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: Worried, afraid, but our teaching heroes are not shirking from their public service duty 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
A tipping point: Where now for school food? The latest state of the nation report digs into the reality of what children are eating at school – with results that should prompt urgent action from the government. Jeanette Orrey explains
Ofsted: Judging primary through a secondary lens As a new report from the NAHT details the emerging views of its members on the new inspection framework, Paul Whiteman urges Ofsted not to view primary education through a secondary lens
The conditions to flourish The Education Support Teacher Wellbeing Index gives us an up-to-date picture of stress and mental health in our profession...
Would you recommend a career in teaching? The results of new NAHT research are stark, with a third of school leaders refusing to recommend a career in teaching to others. Paul Whiteman looks at the findings and the reasons behind them
Funding is tight, but please don’t cut CPD... The funding crisis in education risks creating barriers to CPD as schools are forced to cut costs. Paul Whiteman urges headteachers to resist any temptation to cut back on staff training and CPD
Exclusion: Falling into the gaps? The renewed focus on issues of school exclusion and off-rolling is welcome. Anna Feuchtwang says that the time has come for schools and policy-makers to reflect on why the exclusions system seems to be going off the rails...
‘It is not just what the law says, it is the right thing to do’ The angry and intimidating protests in Birmingham against primary schools running the No Outsiders programme and teaching equal rights are deeply concerning. Paul Whiteman reminds us that every school has a duty to eliminate discrimination and sends a message to protestors, schools and ministers...
Make time for wellbeing Strong and positive leadership is at the heart of whole-school wellbeing, enabling staff to handle the pressure of the job, says Richard Faulkner
Mental health: ‘You literally have to be suicidal’ With mental health support services at breaking point, chronic underfunding and an exam factory culture are driving a mental health crisis in schools, says Kevin Courtney
A SEND crisis is unfolding... There is a crisis in supporting children with SEND. The funding that schools receive is simply inadequate to meet the increasing levels of need, says Paul Whiteman
Facing up to our challenges as primary school leaders The challenges facing schools are varied, including recruitment, funding and impending inspection reform. Andy Mellor considers these issues, but also calls on colleagues to remain optimistic
Staff wellbeing: The tide is slowly turning Schools can provide the best and worst working environments, but Sinéad McBrearty says there are signs that staff wellbeing is finally being given the priority it deserves
Send My Friend to School The UK has a key role to play in the fight to unlock education for the 262 million children who remain out-of-school, says Kevin Courtney
An end to sexual harassment Over the past months, revelations about sexual harassment in the workplace have shocked society and sparked a movement for change. Unfortunately the classroom is not immune from incidents of harassment, says Chris Keates
The SEND funding gap Funding for children with complex SEN has risen eight per cent since 2015/16, but still lags behind the 33 per cent increase in children with EHCPs or Statements. More must be done says Dr Mary Bousted
Funding, inspection and statistics... It is hard to know what 2019 will bring. Continued challenge and change is perhaps the only thing we can bank on. Paul Whiteman looks ahead to 2019, but you won’t find him making any predictions...
Research-engaged schools: Barriers & solutions We have a wealth of high-quality educational research available in this country, yet clear barriers remain for teachers and others wanting to make use of this. Harriet Barnes and Dr Rosalind Mist explain
No more low-trust schools Too many teachers feel that they are not valued for the work they do and too many schools operate a low-trust environment
A betrayal of childhood What would an alien from Mars with no vested or financial interest say about British education on arriving here? Former children’s commissioner Sir Al Aynsley-Green tackles this question in his new book
