Ofsted – You said, they responded
When Ofsted consulted with the profession on their proposals for a new inspection system, we brought together a number of member focus groups, including with Sir Martyn Oliver, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector, so that your views could shape the direction. We invited them to make changes to five aspects of their new framework. Now that they have published their response, how much did they listen?
Reflections on AI in education
Following a two-day working conference on the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) in Education at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg on the 8th and 9th of October, I wanted to take the time to capture my reflections and open them up for discussion. Written by Lisa-Maria Müller, Head of Research and Policy.
Our Statement following the Manchester synagogue attack on Yom Kippur
Our statement following the attack at a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur.
Montessori Global Education and the Chartered College of Teaching to strengthen professional practice in early childhood education
From today, members of the Montessori Global Education Network mentoring programme can join the Chartered College of Teaching at no additional cost, giving access to the Early Childhood Hub and its high-quality professional development resources for early years practitioners.
Why Empowering Teachers Transforms Schools
Looking back, the path leading up to today has been anything but linear and I am grateful for that. I have learned that the aim of life is not to reach a destination, but to embrace the journey by learning and evoking positive change along the way. My journey with teaching began in the UK, where I worked across a wide range of settings as a teaching assistant while I completed my first degree in Psychology at Brunel University.
Summer Reading: summary 2025
Throughout the summer term, some of you have told us that you would like some reading recommendations for over the summer break. While we wanted to encourage everyone to take a proper break from work, we also wanted to support those of you who would like to delve deeper into educational topics of interest. Read on for recommendations made by our members, including bonus books and highlights of where you can access discounts.
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 […]
