Freddie Whittaker

A former headteacher who defrauded two schools of more than £15,000 has been banned from the profession.

Ministers' ambition to meet the needs of more pupils in their local mainstream school won't be met while pupils with SEND continue to be clustered “in a subset of settings”, a report has warned.

No grant can remove all the challenges, but collaboration will help improve inclusive practice

The DfE relies on the insight, data and leadership of schools, so collaboration is key

Accountability must leave space for informed autonomy, collective responsibility and moral purpose

If career progression depends on personal sacrifice, it will always exclude talented people

We can create a sense of collective endeavour and responsibility despite our polarised world

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Damning diagnostic report warns schools must be held to account for pupil destinations

How putting careers guidance at the heart of school is our most powerful tool for NEET prevention