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The deputy CEO of the Confederation of School Trusts explains why it’s important the organisation holds no political affiliations, especially during an election

New data from the DfE reveals a raft of insights on education, health and care plans. Dan Worth breaks down the key data schools and teachers need to know

The Labour Party manifesto promises needed change and ambitious proposals, argues Jonny Uttley

The new Qualifications Scotland body due in 2025 will prioritise the voices of teachers and pupils, promise the chair and chief executive of the Scottish Qualifications Authority

Following new government guidance recognising the growing role of tutoring in schools, this principal says it is time the market was better regulated

Reporting on the performance of Scottish education was ‘once standard operational practice for the education inspectorate’ – but the last report was published in 2020

Ahead of the general election, the National Governance Association’s co-chief executive explains why these volunteers have to receive better support

A focus on kindness should be a ‘basic working principle’ in schools, says teacher Kimberley Roan McVeigh

As MATs grow, central structures can become fragmented. Two strategy leads describe how they redesigned their organisation to better coordinate across regions

The author of the landmark 2022 Muir report on education reform in Scotland says that, with the right conditions in place, Scottish headteachers are ready to drive reform

As the general election nears, Liberal Democrats’ education spokesperson Munira Wilson outlines how the party would tackle the issues facing the sector

More students eligible for free school meals, growing numbers in alternative provision, and more school-age carers – Ellen Peirson-Hagger picks out the main points from new government data