Let's talk about the deep, often invisible wounds that many of our children carry. We, as DSLs, are regularly confronted with ...

This Safeguarding Digest training scenario for school staff focuses on a tutor's concerns about potential neglect ...

We all know just how desperately the SEND system needs significant change and a White Paper is due this autumn. The government cannot afford to get this wrong, says Pepe Di’Iasio Overwhelmed: The ...

The head of year post in the secondary school can be challenging given that it often comes on top of the ‘day job’. Head of year Kamraan Khan offers his advice for those taking on the role Heads up: ...

Critical pedagogy promotes active participation and dialogue, allowing students to become co-creators of knowledge as they critically examine society. However, the technique has its critics. Andrew ...

Citizenship education has its critics, and many schools do not meet statutory requirements for its delivery. What role does citizenship have in 2025 and how can schools ensure this subject thrives?

Education is more research-informed than ever. But engaging with credible evidence and research is not straightforward in an increasingly complex sector. Sean Harris explores how schools can make ...

The National Education Union’s preliminary ballot opens in a month’s time to establish the strength of feeling over the government’s unfunded 2.8% pay offer. Daniel Kebede is in no doubt that it will ...

The maintenance backlog for public buildings across England is at least £49bn, with school buildings making up almost £14bn of this figure. Maintenance backlog: Department for Education capital ...

As part of its work to develop students’ writing skills, the Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent works closely with the National Literacy Trust including via its national competitions. Library manager Sharon ...

The “lamentable” state of SEN support in England has been laid bare after an investigation by MPs revealed “a system in disarray, mired in red tape, and lacking funding”. Urgent reform: MPs have ...

The free AI Quality Mark is a framework designed to guide schools in adopting artificial intelligence responsibly – and to recognise those that excel. Dr Andy Kemp explains AI Quality Mark: The Good ...