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We need to see key stage 3 as a key intervention point that is reactive to the critical period of early adolescence, argues Becks Boomer-Clark

Telling pupils in coastal communities that school is a springboard to ‘escape’ is a harmful message that deprives these towns of the very people they need to thrive, says head Hannah Carter

A recent DfE roundtable discussion brought together representatives from five countries to share their experiences of SEND reform. Ellie Harris and Loic Menzies explain some of the key takeaways

Creating a negotiating body for school support staff feels like a sensible step, but it could reduce the flexibility that has made trusts so successful, says CST deputy Steve Rollett

The education secretary writes for ÌÇÐÄVlog to explain why she hopes new anti-bullying guidance and a negotiating body for support staff will have a real impact for all those in schools

The government is right to tighten oversight of trust executive pay, but the policy must not lead to approval bottlenecks or battles between MATs and ministers, says NGA’s Sam Henson

The government’s creation of new standards for trusts and inclusion offers an opportunity to set out clear principles – instead of just writing up new checklists, says the Confederation of School Trusts’ Leora Cruddas

The remit of the DSL has grown exponentially in recent years but the staffing, training and authority given to the role have barely changed, writes experienced safeguarding leader David Strange

As she steps down as CEO of Ark after 22 years, Lucy Heller gives Jon Severs an exclusive rare interview about her views on trusts, politics and the post-Covid period in schools

After the government’s announcement of a 3.5 per cent pay rise for teachers in England, here are the pay scales for the 2026-27 academic year

The government has pledged to drive up support for coastal schools, but what is the scale of the challenges faced by schools in these communities and what will it take to overcome them? Jasmine Norden investigates

Banning phones can have unintended consequences, so schools need to be cautious about how they implement the statutory ban in September, new research suggests