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16 May 2026

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John Dickens

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Opinion

Learning from other countries on how to teach resilience

The government's Resilience Action Plan focuses on educating adults - leaving children unprepared for the ...

Lydia Preston

11 Nov 2025 | Opinion: Solutions
Opinion

The curriculum review isn’t ‘dumbing down’ – it’s levelling up

Critics claiming the curriculum review ‘dumbs down’ Gove's education reforms are way off the mark, says ...

Sir Hamid Patel

5 Nov 2025 | Curriculum
Opinion

Some schools have cracked parental leave – so why can’t everyone? 

Education leaders must take note of a parliamentary debate last week on maternity and paternity pay, says ...

Emma Sheppard

4 Nov 2025 | Opinion
Opinion

Ofsted says identify children previously in care. But how?

Ofsted's new focus will ensure children previously known to social care become more visible - but schools ...

Kiran Gill

3 Nov 2025 | Inclusion
Opinion

5 principles for our once-in-a-generation inclusion reset

The SEND reforms provide a rare opportunity to shape the future of our education system - here's where to start

Geoff Barton

23 Oct 2025 | Inclusion
News

Schools white paper delayed until next year

Ministers will use additional time to 'test' SEND reform policy options with parents and experts, as five ...

John Dickens

22 Oct 2025
Opinion

Beyond grades: curriculum should be about character and confidence too

While good grades are essential, there is a growing consensus that schools must foster qualities like ...

Lee WilsonChloe Dannatt

29 Oct 2025 | Curriculum
Opinion

What schools say they do well (and not so well) on SEND

Self-evaluation data from 850 schools presents rich insights for ministers as they finalise SEND reforms, ...

Gary Aubin

31 Oct 2025 | Inclusion
Opinion

If opportunity is Labour’s goal, why scrap courses that deliver it?

Removing qualifications like BTECs before V-levels are available will only create, rather than break down, ...

James Kewin

21 Oct 2025 | Opinion
Opinion

Can schools ban parents from sports days?

After a London school made headlines for banning parents from sporting events, two legal experts explore ...

Theresa KerrAndrea Squires

27 Oct 2025 | The Legal Leader