Specialist Sector

The winner of the Nasen Alternative Provision of the Year Award 2023 explains how it is successfully addressing emotionally based school avoidance

While some education settings might ban phones, this leader explains why his school has taken a different approach

One special school explains how it is supporting pupils and emergency services staff to improve their communications with one another – and wants to take its approach nationwide

It’s easy to rely on in-school friendships when working abroad, but for those who have just made the move, this teacher says it’s worth spreading your social net further

The director-general of the IB outlines why it will take educators’ expertise to inspire pupils to believe they can reverse the climate crisis

An experienced teacher explains why he wanted to spend his later career years working abroad – and why schools in the UK need to get smart about hiring those returning home

Specialist support for pupils in Scotland with vision impairment is fragmented, so adopting a landmark new framework is crucial, says Michael Craig

Beckmead Trust CEO Jonty Clark offers his advice on how to grow an academy trust – and explains why, despite all the stress, he’d do it all over again in a heartbeat (probably)

A private school deputy head explains why he thinks Labour’s tax plan for private schools will have several negative unintended consequences – including for the state sector

Special school and alternative provision leaders are happy the DfE is pushing initial teacher training providers to ensure that trainees spend time in non-mainstream settings, although they warn that the strength of these partnerships will be essential

The rise in exclusions from mainstream schools has overwhelmed our alternative provision sector – and policymakers needs to act fast, says this pupil referral unit head

The director-general of the International Baccalaureate, Olli-Pekka Heinonen, explains why he’s excited about a review of its Diploma Programme to broaden worldwide access – and why children’s wellbeing must remain a global priority