This open letter calls on the incoming Prime Minister to reset the relationship between government and schools. It argues that the timing of recent DfE guidance and consultations has placed unnecessar...

As another academic year draws to a close, this blog reflects on the challenges schools have faced and looks ahead to what lies on the horizon. From funding and inclusion to accountability, curriculum...

With speculation growing about a potential Andy Burnham premiership, what could this mean for schools and the government's education reforms? This article explores the possible implications for the Wh...

The new DfE Enrichment Framework places enrichment at the heart of education. This blog explores the opportunities, challenges and leadership implications for schools.

As Pride Month begins, new Childline data highlights the fears many LGBTQ+ young people still face. Why belonging, acceptance and mental wellbeing matter in every school.

Schools are recruiting ECTs, but too many leave within five years, often due to workload. Drawing on DfE advisory work, this article explores how leaders can create the conditions through culture, men...

What could Office for Students learn from Ofsted? Stronger use of first-hand evidence, clearer frameworks and sharper, more timely reporting to shift regulation from compliance toward meaningful impro...

Ahead of the Year of Reading in 2026, Professor Michael Green explains why far more funding is needed to make reading a core aspect of young people’s lives

With the chancellor due to deliver her Budget next week, Michael Green recommends four financial priorities that would not only give schools stability but also benefit the wider economy

With the chancellor due to deliver her Budget next week, Michael Green recommends four financial priorities that would not only give schools stability but also benefit the wider economy

Schools will already fulfil many of the requirements of new anti-terrorism legislation for public premises but there are still important new duties to consider, says Professor Michael Green

School and trust leaders may see working with other settings as a drain on time and resources - but external partnerships are a lever for improvement and sustainability in challenging times, says…

The unfortunate tradition of releasing reams of new statutory guidance as the summer term comes to an end is unfair to schools and exacerbates staff workload, warns Professor Michael Green

Today we are publishing a major policy Statement for the protection of children online.

How headteachers, induction tutors and mentors can support early career teachers (ECTs) during their early career teacher entitlement (ECTE).

We spoke to schools that are bucking the national trend, with impressive attainment in English and maths

In January 2025, the Education Policy Institute (EPI) and Oxford University Press (OUP) brought together trust leaders, publishers, researchers, civil servants and other education stakeholders to disc...