Why I’m wanting more pillow talk with you!

Clashing with social mobility and ideas of leaving place

Why I’m wanting more pillow talk with you!

Guest post 26/06/26

Will commitments made survive a change of leader; will child poverty remain a national priority? For children, ‘later’ carries a cost

A transformative initiative tackling sleep inequality – a hidden barrier preventing thousands of children from reaching their full potential at school.

Five 'leading' questions on child poverty and political resignations....

How schools can manage Year 6–7 transition, boost engagement and support disadvantaged pupils at a critical stage.

How schools can manage Year 6–7 transition, boost engagement and support disadvantaged pupils at a critical stage.

How schools can manage Year 6–7 transition, boost engagement and support disadvantaged pupils at a critical stage.

Why place matters more than rock star school leaders and pop-services

Dad; MAT based; PhD-ing; educator; journalist; author; passionate about tackling educational inequality. Each week I give an update of news, research and insights from education (and beyond) mostly ...

Our alum, Luke, on the barriers to getting into the medical profession.

Closing date: Midday, Mon 18th May, 2026. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.

Nathan: Feeding change

I'm betting you will 'probably' read this....

Eleanor: Accents, belonging and curiosity

Sometimes when I share that I’m from Newcastle, harmful stereotypes and assumptions about us, and people from the North in general, become apparent

Why we're backing Free School Meals for every child

Books, fairness and the stories we help to make accessible

How students as co‑researchers in school research partnerships can drive insight, equity and real improvement

Director of People, Learning and Community Engagement at Tees Valley Education, Sean Harris, writes about understanding and tackling social mobility in the North East.

Why 'professional development' might be deepening inequality