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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

A teacher training data expert explains why the latest DfE recruitment targets make for grim reading and show that something must be done to make more young people consider teaching as a career

Initial teacher training doesn’t focus enough on supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities – and putting this right would benefit everyone, explains teacher and senior leader Bukky Yusuf

The interview Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman gave to the BBC over the weekend suggested her organisation is still refusing to listen and learn, argues Tom Campbell

This week’s essential education news and analysis round-up includes new guidance for teacher strikes, heads voting on industrial action and calls for the DfE to ditch its plan for a minimum length of the school week

A pre-pandemic study showed that sending messages to parents about absence can drastically improve attendance. More research is now being planned and schools are being asked to get involved

Despite one key announcement, Scottish education secretary Jenny Gilruth will have to do much more to help teachers through a time of significant reform