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Ofsted must be realistic in what it demands from subject leaders in its ‘deep dives’ in primary schools, says James Bowen

Ofsted’s new framework will have a clear focus on curriculum. This is important, but it overlooks the messy reality of the classroom, says James Bowen

James Bowen’s father died three months ago – for pupils who lose a parent, he says, the pain must be immeasurable

Many politicians have accepted that schools need cash – but they also think heads are wasteful, writes James Bowen

Government funding for free meals and breakfast clubs is welcome, but it is too little, too late, writes one heads’ leader

To suggest that Sats simply ensure that ‘our children can read, write and add up’ is wrong, writes James Bowen