Strategy

Thursday

16th Jul 2026

Why we’re going to do PE every day
In many schools, PE only has a brief slot once a week, but this new school is putting physical activity front and centre to tackle pupils’ sedentary lifestyles – and boost academic outcomes
Why one school is doing PE lessons every day

Monday

13th Jul 2026

What sixth-formers learn from working in a special school
Debates around SEND often focus on funding, staffing and access to provision – but what about the role schools can play in helping students understand what happens in specialist settings?
6th form students

Tuesday

7th Jul 2026

Rethinking leadership in an all-through school
The principal of an all-through school in Dubai explains why it has reorganised its leadership functions away from phases and towards three key ‘pillars’ of focus for the academic year to come
Flowers growing in sequence

Friday

3rd Jul 2026

How to find the marginal gains in your school
A Tour de France-loving headteacher explains why success in the sport has lessons for schools everywhere
Tour de France

Thursday

2nd Jul 2026

6 lessons about being a MAT CEO I’ve learned in half a year
A leader who swapped international education to take the helm at a multi-academy trust reflects on the differences – and similarities – between the two roles
Holding dice with six

Wednesday

1st Jul 2026

Structured discretion: the hidden power that decides heads’ fate
An experienced leader reflects on research he’s conducted into how hands-on or hands-off boards and owners are – and why this can have a huge impact on school outcomes
Puppet on string

Monday

22nd Jun 2026

Why FOMO could be key to boosting attendance
Education consultant and former headteacher Rachel Macfarlane explains why creating a sense of adventure in schools can engage pupils and parents more than pleas to attend
Students in art class
We’re returning to pen and paper to combat smartphone fatigue
An international leader explains why they are now setting more homework that does not require any device use, and bringing back physical student planners
Graffiti hand with quill

Thursday

18th Jun 2026

Don’t just recruit leaders - find them among your students
A senior leader explains how his trust has created an apprenticeship pathway to encourage school leavers into roles that put them on a route to leadership – in teaching and other key functions
Sculpture of a head mentor

Tuesday

16th Jun 2026

Student voice: why it goes wrong - and how leaders can get it right
Research shows there are many pitfalls with student-voice initiatives, but this experienced educator has some tips for ensuring they deliver real value
Graffiti speech bubbles

Friday

5th Jun 2026

The tricky art of satisfying parents’ expectations for school events
A leader with experience in the UK, China and now Nigeria reflects on why leaders have to be flexible over the different ways communities host and engage with parent-focused school events
Little girl playing princess

Wednesday

3rd Jun 2026

Heads are at the centre of seismic change - and they can’t do it alone
With massive reforms looming, headteachers need support from government and wider society to navigate the way forward without burning out, says Headteachers’ Roundtable co-chair Caroline Barlow
Headteachers need support from government for big education reforms, writes Caroline Barlow