After three decades in education, 22 of those as a headteacher I’ve seen trends rise, fall, and occasionally come back with a new hat. But SEND has morphed from a challenge into a full-blown daily …

After three decades in education, 22 of those as a headteacher I’ve seen trends rise, fall, and occasionally come back with a new hat. But SEND has morphed from a challenge into a full-blown daily …

31 March 2025 Dear Baroness Deech There has been substantial media coverage regarding the proposed peerage to be awarded to Amanda Spielman, the former Ofsted Chief Inspector. If these reports are …

An independent review of the curriculum and assessment system in England, with statistical analysis.

School leaders are warned not to pay for courses that promise preparation for Ofsted changes that are still under consultation

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The Headteachers' Roundtable has also expressed concerns that inclusion and SEND are 'afterthoughts' in Ofsted's proposed inspection framework

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There’s a new Sheriff in town—and any excuse-making, low-standard varmint better brace themselves. This isn’t just a shift; it’s a full-blown reckoning.  If you thought the o…

The NAHT urges Ofsted to rethink its plans after its snap poll shows an overwhelming rejection from school leaders

There’s a new Sheriff in town—and any excuse-making, low-standard varmint better brace themselves. This isn’t just a shift; it’s a full-blown reckoning.  If you thought the o…