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There is ‘growing frustration at all levels’ with Northern Ireland’s special educational needs system – and solutions must be based on a ‘highly inclusive’ approach, says Noel Purdy

For too long the difficulties for small, rural schools have been ignored – the next government needs to save these vital ‘community anchors’, says one MAT leader

The next government could do itself a favour by talking up the profession and making society value the work of educators, says chair of Headteachers’ Roundtable

But where will it come from? From VAT on private school fees to calls for independence – here’s what the main political parties had to say

Over 12 years, 40,438 state school teachers left within one year of qualifying. New DfE data exposes the extent of the problem, which leaders say must be a post-election priority

New data on special educational needs provision in schools has been released. Dan Worth picks out the key trends

There is no one-size-fits-all model for school improvement. But here are some golden rules to bear in mind, writes this MAT education director

The next government should take action over expensive private finance initiative contracts costing schools millions, writes this headteacher

Resistance to school exclusions seems to be weakening in Scotland – but educators should be wary of apparent quick fixes for behaviour problems, says David Cameron

School leaders are suffering because it’s too easy for parents to raise highly disruptive complaints, writes one head in the third piece in a series by the Headteachers’ Roundtable

The deputy CEO of the Confederation of School Trusts explains why it’s important the organisation holds no political affiliations, especially during an election

New data from the DfE reveals a raft of insights on education, health and care plans. Dan Worth breaks down the key data schools and teachers need to know