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James Bowen
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School complaints processes must change - and fast
Systems for parents to complain to and about schools are not working for anyone, argues NAHT’s James Bowen, who says the hope is that change will come soon
General
4 September 2025
Complaining to ref
‘Talking up the profession’ sounds hollow without action
If we want to change perceptions of teaching then real change is needed – from pay to professional respect, says the NAHT’s James Bowen
General
13 February 2025
Woman with loud speaker
SEND must be a priority after the general election
School funding has effectively been frozen since 2010, while pupils’ needs have become increasingly complex. The next government must fix this, says the NAHT’s James Bowen
General
6 June 2024
SEND must be a priority after the general election
‘Sats results should not be public for next two years’
NAHT’s James Bowen explains why the lack of progress data for the cohort of primary pupils set to sit key stage 2 Sats would make it unfair to publish outcomes
Primary
25 March 2024
File do not open SATs
Why Gibb’s exit may spell big changes for school policy
The removal of schools minister Nick Gibb suggests education reforms could lie ahead, writes James Bowen
General
16 September 2021
Why isn’t government helping schools with ventilation?
It’s unacceptable for ministers to stress the need for good ventilation and then leave it up to schools, says James Bowen
General
20 July 2021