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National Governance Association co-chief Emma Knights explains how the organisation is joining with education unions to lobby MPs about the ‘perfect storm’ that schools are facing

Public servants in other sectors swear to do their duty, so why not teachers? Neil McLennan explains why introducing an oath would benefit children and the teaching profession in Scotland

Artificial intelligence offers the prospect of more nuance in answers and sophisticated tests of pupils’ knowledge and analytical capabilities, says headteacher John Rutter

In response to Tes editor Jon Severs calling for more clarity on what an academy trust-led school system should look like, Leora Cruddas argues that we should take on the responsibility of definition ourselves

CST deputy chief executive Steve Rollett explains why Ofsted inspectors need to change their perceptions on how to use trust leaders’ insights

As England moves up to fourth in Pirls for primary reading, Tim Oates explains why the outcome is proof that education policies can have a real impact if implemented correctly

Sufian Sadiq explains why trying to impose identikit behaviour management policies ignores school context and risks alienating children and communities. Instead, more nuanced and long-term views must be taken

A leading provider of the Early Career Framework says Ofsted’s latest review validates the recent reforms to support new teachers, and that we now have a ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ to invest in teachers’ skills and expertise

If the schools watchdog is to change might drawing on ideas from other inspectorates around the world help? A leader in Dubai outlines some ideas from that country worth considering

A new landmark report talks up the strengths of teacher education in Scotland – but it also identifies underlying tensions between schools and universities. So, how can this partnership be improved? Emma Seith looks at our approach to training the teachers of tomorrow

Sam Freedman considers the lack of headline-grabbing education policy plans from the Labour and Conservative parties, despite next year’s election

The only way the DfE can move away from ‘averages’ in calculating school funding is if the government more strongly dictates how schools spend their money, the schools minister tells Tes exclusively