General
Thursday
‘New guidelines should end macho MAT competition’
New guidance on the process for schools joining MATs, and when MATs should be allowed to grow, will give us a more transparent, ethical system, says Jonny Uttley
The pandemic’s impact has been evolution, not revolution
The pandemic laid bare many issues with education but three years on and day-to-day teaching and school operations are mostly back to normal – so, what did it really change?
Monday
‘Learning for sustainability’: 8 ways to hit targets
A new plan in Scotland sets out that ‘every school and early learning setting will be sustainable by 2030’ – but how will that be achieved?
Collective action is key to closing the attainment gap
Scotland’s disadvantaged children can’t wait any longer for the education system to get its collective act together, says interim Education Scotland chief executive Gillian Hamilton
Friday
How to create a flourishing school system
The Church of England’s chief education officer explains why improving SEND provision, a compassionate accountability system and making education an inspiring career choice are vital for the future
Labour is right to ditch costly universal FSM plan
It sounds like a simple vote winner, but implementing universal free school meals is a costly scheme poorly targeted at a time when money could be better spent elsewhere in education, says Andy Jolley
Wednesday
Perilous state of school buildings prove funding models must change
Shocking findings from the NAO report make clear pupils and teachers are at risk – a situation that must be addressed as a priority, says Leora Cruddas
Labour should use private school tax to fix crumbling schools
Sam Freedman explains why so many of England’s school have been allowed to fall into disrepair – and why Labour need to form a plan to fund making them safe again
