A day to celebrate our students and our profession
Teachers, leaders and support staff will be in schools and colleges today, nudging their students on to the next steps, and quietly supporting those who need additional help. Just like any other working day.
Today’s results are an important marker for individual students, a measure of what they have achieved and a stepping stone to the future. As a profession, this is also a time to reflect on the bigger picture of the education system in which we work.
Labour’s first year
As the summer holidays begin for many, I look back on an academic year filled with promise, particularly the promises made by a new government. A year ago, you gave us five key issues that you wanted the government to address. How have they done?
Bringing play back to schools: a call to action
June 11th is the International Day of Play, an important event that celebrates the importance of play in children’s lives. This year, it also marked the launch of the final report from The Raising the Nation Play Commission. This year-long independent inquiry examined why play is critical to children’s development and well-being, and how it can be restored to every childhood in England.
Is Adolescence suitable for our adolescents?
The entertainment series Adolescence became an overnight success, quickly sparking conversations beyond the screen. Many educators and school leaders wondered whether the show could serve as a tool to address issues such as toxic masculinity and misogyny amongst young people. The pressure to incorporate Adolescence into classrooms grew, prompting a broader discussion on whether fiction […]
The power of community engagement in our schools
Community engagement can help to create an inclusive educational environment where all students feel seen and valued.
Supporting effective education through education technology
The Secretary of State has today announced a range of initiatives to support education settings in using EdTech safely and effectively to support teaching and learning.
Pulling together to tackle wellbeing challenges
Edurio’s recent report, Staff Wellbeing in Academies, deepened our understanding of the wellbeing pressures faced by the professionals working in our schools.
As we move towards a general election, it’s vital that the voices of teachers and school leaders are heard
A new government must commit to developing its plans for education in partnership with the profession. We see what our pupils and their families need in order to flourish, and we are committed to education as the route to shaping knowledgeable, skilled and creative individuals who together can build a better world.
Cragside Primary School: Creating time and space for all voices to be heard
Cragside Primary school is a two-form entry primary school in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. At Cragside, we aim to provide children with an education that: inspires and nurtures; celebrates individuality and diversity; and equips every child to make a positive contribution to their community.
OFQUAL’s Chief Regulator comments on the upcoming Summer assessment period
After a long career as a teacher and school leader, and three years as Ofqual’s Chair, I took up the role of Chief Regulator in January.
