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A lot is at stake for our schools this week, and parents and grandparents need to remember the needs of their children when they cast their vote, writes one educationalist

The party manifestos may cover a range of important issues in education, but there’s actually very little about children and the quality of their lives – it’s all too Gradgrind, writes one educationalist

Our political leaders have had little experience and consistently fail to demonstrate the principles and authenticity expected from school leaders

But improving the wellbeing of pupils deserves pride of place on every politician’s manifesto, writes one educationist

Even in the aftermath of a landslide election victory, Margaret Thatcher could not have reopened grammar schools – memories of the inequities of the 11-plus examination were still too fresh, writes one educationist

Adopting some of these high-impact, low-cost strategies will maintain the momentum of school improvement during the funding squeeze and make a big difference where it matters most, writes one leading educationist