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Could a ‘UTC Sleeve’ bring more vocational strands to state schools?
Simon Connell, CEO of Baker Dearing, tells Tes why he believes the next step of the UTC movement should bring vocational learning into secondary classrooms
Secondary
16 February 2024
Could a ‘UTC Sleeve’ bring more vocational strands to state schools?
Is the end nigh for Progress 8 - and if not, should it be?
With P8 increasingly under fire from critics, a suspension of it occurring imminently and Labour eyeing reform, Grainne Hallahan looks at whether the measure is on its way out
General
2 February 2024
Is the end nigh for Progress 8 - and if not, should it be?
10 questions with... Simon Connell
The CEO reflects on his own school years, recalls the reason why he moved into education, and sets out his argument for changing the system to improve the school journey for more children
Strategy
21 January 2024
10 questions with... Simon Connell
How do I become an assistant headteacher?
Ever thought about being part of the senior leadership team? Our guide has everything you need to start the journey
Tips & Techniques
30 December 2023
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Flexible working: four ways to make it a reality in schools
How can schools embrace more flexible working? Grainne Hallahan speaks to leaders to find out how they are implementing it successfully in their settings
General
23 December 2023
flexible working
The Pisa test and world rankings: everything you need to know
The Pisa test assesses education outcomes in 79 countries. This guide explains how the tests are run, what is tested and what they tell us about schooling around the world
General
1 December 2023
PISA tests and world rankings: everything you need to know