JL Dutaut

Commissioning Editor at Schools Week

Commissioning Editor at FE Week

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Here's how we can help schools cater for all our kids

2 weeks ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | JL Dutaut

More from this theme Recent articles I’m 50 years old and I’ve just been back to school. I met some amazing teachers and some absolutely incredible kids, but I came away feeling a bit deflated. When it comes to SEND, nowhere near enough has changed since I was a child.
How we've boosted outcomes for white working-class children

2 weeks ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | JL Dutaut

More from this theme Recent articles As an independent commission was launched this week into why white working-class children are falling behind, Bridget Phillipson stated that they had been “betrayed by politicians”. It’s true. The data is stark. But it’s not a new concern, and we already know a lot about what works to engage them and raise their attainment. The Education Select Committee held an inquiry into Left Behind White Pupils from Disadvantaged Backgrounds in 2021.
Vonlunteers' Week: How we can better support our governors

3 weeks ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | JL Dutaut

More from this theme Recent articles Parents and teachers are too often portrayed as being in conflict, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Good governance is no silver bullet, but it is an important part of the solution. Governors and trustees help set the tone, values and culture of a school or trust. They ensure that schools and trusts deliver academic results and meet the needs of their staff and the communities they serve.
How we're bucking the trend and recruit great governors

3 weeks ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | JL Dutaut

More from this theme Recent articles At a time when education is under increasing scrutiny – whether outcomes, safeguarding or finances – the need for diverse and engaged governing bodies has never been greater. As a growing multi-academy trust, we know first-hand how vital strong governance is to the success of our schools and outcomes of pupils. Recruiting governors and trustees is therefore a top priority, but also a challenge.
Stop trying to fix working-class kids. Fix the school system

3 weeks ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | JL Dutaut

More from this theme Recent articles For decades, politicians have failed to address the root causes of the disadvantage gap. Tinkering at the edges made some difference, but the diminishing returns of that approach were evident before Covid. Generations of working-class pupils continue to inherit the same barriers to success. Our education system is not broken—it’s working exactly as designed. It filters, sorts and rewards those who fit the mould.
The Knowledge: Uncovering the unknown unknowns of inclusion

3 weeks ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | JL Dutaut

More from this theme Recent articles In education, we often focus on what we can easily measure: test scores, attendance and behaviour logs. But what about the “unknown unknowns” — the hidden barriers, subtle biases and lived experiences that deeply shape inclusion yet rarely appear in performance data? Our new 26,000 Voices report – one of the largest inclusion studies in UK education – exposes a picture of inclusion that is more complex and more inequitable than many realise.
Research: Are your governors ready for what comes next?

3 weeks ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | JL Dutaut

More from this theme Recent articles In schools, it has become a common refrain: there are no easy decisions left. Whether it’s allocating shrinking budgets to meet growing SEND needs, deciding whether to close schools with falling rolls or restructuring to stay financially viable, leaders are confronting choices that carry both moral and material weight.
Four steps to improve curriculum and assessment in science

3 weeks ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | JL Dutaut

More from this theme Recent articles Sureena Brackenridge MP’s recent article in these pages was an encouraging sign that education policymakers are aware of the importance of STEM. However, government will need to do more than fix workforce issues to get it right for learners and the economy. The fact is that how we teach and assess science is deterring high numbers of students from these subjects.
Are anti-racist schools more ideological?

1 month ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | JL Dutaut

More from this theme Recent articles In the heated debate on teaching about race equality in schools, claims abound that teachers are pushing ‘politically biased’ views on young people by discussing anti-racist ideas and movements like Black Lives Matter. Our research, published today, proves this is not true.
DfE continuity is crucial to Labour’s opportunity mission

1 month ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | JL Dutaut

More from this theme Recent articles “There are no quick fixes” is a well-worn phrase in education leadership. Sadly, the sentiment is not so widely adopted in political circles. As the spending review approaches and talk of a reshuffle grows, the prime minister should nail his colours to the mast of continuity in education. In 2007, I stepped into my first substantive headship, becoming the fourth headteacher in three years at a school in crisis.