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This crisis forced schools to rush through huge changes – and, in our case, online learning has been a failure, says high school head John Rutter. But, through lockdown, we have built better links with parents and we will start the new school year with a renewed sense of community and shared purpose

As coronavirus continues to shake up education, headteacher John Rutter lets us see his much-changed weekly schedule

Anyone criticising teachers during the coronavirus pandemic should ‘hang their heads in shame’, says head John Rutter

Schools have a pretty clear hierarchy of subjects – with behemoths such as English and maths taking all the plaudits, writes John Rutter. But what about the unsung heroes? Do subjects such as home economics and PE, which are teaching vital life skills, get the recognition they deserve?

Every new year, teachers make bold, ambitious resolutions that they hope will change their lives – but how many of these promises fall by the wayside? Headteacher John Rutter tweaks expectations, suggesting a series of more refined goals that will help to make teachers happier – and that they have a much better chance of achieving

Understanding the education system is a complex undertaking for those getting to grips with the profession. John Rutter shares his whistlestop guide of all the major players, from RICs to FPTs