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A new report on how we entice new teachers into the profession inadvertently revealed a deeper question the sector needs to ask: what do we want teachers to be?

The way in which Ofsted conducts an inspection is changing; this is exactly what schools can expect

After Tes analysis showed a decades-long retreat of languages from Scottish schools, these researchers lay out why they remain crucial

A new practitioner-led initiative in the capital is connecting experienced leaders with schools that need help. Ellen Peirson-Hagger finds out how it works – and why it could be the template for a nationwide model

If we want to increase teacher numbers, more focus should be given to retaining experienced teachers, especially women aged 30-39, says Emma Sheppard

Margaret Mulholland laments the fact that despite promises of fully-funded training for the new Sendco qualification, a lack of cash means schools are scrambling for places

CST CEO Leora Cruddas explain why the trust sector stands ready to support Labour’s desire to bring a more coordinated approach to the support offered to children

As the multi-academy trust sector evolves, the need for talented people to provide good governance is becoming more important than ever – but, as Dan Worth discovers, that’s easier said than done

An author of research into the impact of reimbursing trainee teachers for student loan repayments explains the key findings and what it could mean for future policy decisions

Under the current system, harsh eligibility requirements and complicated bureaucracy mean many children living in poverty miss out on a free lunch. Experts tell Ellen Peirson-Hagger what the government must do to change that

Schools North East director Chris Zarraga says long-standing and widening disparities in regional data prove Labour must adopt a place-based approach to education policy

Establishing a new school inspection model will be challenging, but we must approach Ofsted reform with optimism, says ASCL leader