JL Dutaut

Commissioning Editor at Schools Week

Commissioning Editor at FE Week

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Politicians must reclaim childhood as a national priority

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

More from this theme Recent articles The dire local election results for Labour and the Conservatives will spark plenty of soul-searching. Neither currently offers a compelling vision for Britain’s future – let alone a credible plan to get us there. Here’s one: a Britain where every child feels they belong, grows up proud of who they are and shares in the finest achievements of their fellow citizens, past and present.
The leadership NPQs review is starting in the wrong place

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

More from this theme Recent articles Those of a certain age will remember Catchphrase host, Roy Walker’s refrain whenever a contestant took a wrong guess at answering a question: “It’s good, but it’s not right.” That refrain springs to mind when considering the review of leadership NPQs launched by the DfE at the end of March. It is a good thing that the NPQs are being reviewed and that the DfE is asking for views.
Curriculum and assessment must catch up with maths mastery

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

Latest education roles from South Gloucestershire and Stroud College South Gloucestershire and Stroud College Richmond and Hillcroft Adult & Community College Solihull College and University Centre In today’s education climate, where safeguarding, wellbeing and staff retention are under increasing scrutiny, the message is clear: schools...
We need to advocate for poor white boys - or others will

4 days ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | JL Dutaut

More from this theme Recent articles Tireless work is rightly being done to improve outcomes and break down barriers to opportunity based on class, race, gender, disability and more. But one group has been forgotten in the push for social justice: white working-class boys. This is not a hunch. It is one of the most consistent findings in our education data. White British boys from low-income backgrounds have the lowest outcomes of any major ethnic group.
Exclusive by design: How the DfE is getting buildings wrong

5 days ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | JL Dutaut

More from this theme Recent articles The learning curve since unstable RAAC was discovered in my school in August 2023 has been steep. The many challenges my amazing team and I have navigated have been diverse, challenging and frustrating. Not least among those is the DfE’s school rebuild programme (SRP). There have been positive outcomes, though you wouldn’t wish this kind of CPD on anyone.
Ditching EHCPs could result in better resource allocation

6 days ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | JL Dutaut

More from this theme Recent articles The SEND system isn’t working. Outcomes for pupils are poor and parents are tearing their hair out. All credit to the government; they have inherited a bin fire and they are trying to fix it. Getting accurate spending numbers is tricky.
Our conversations about school finance miss the big picture

6 days ago | schoolsweek.co.uk | JL Dutaut

More from this theme Recent articles Have you ever sat to the end of a film in the cinema, and seen the hundreds of people involved in bringing it to the screen? Each plays their part in the production, just as crucially as the lead actors. When we talk about schools, we talk a lot about teachers. As some of the most visible people in schools it’s understandable, but they are not the only ones who make the magic of education happen.
How Labour can drive school absenteeism down (again)

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

More from this theme Recent articles Absence rates are lower than just after covid, but they are still far too high. There is little evidence that absence makes the heart grow fonder: kids are not returning in droves despite schools being a source of friendship and esteem, as well as a place from which bright futures are built. Thankfully someone who knows what they are talking about has a plan.
Solutions: How flexible working can drive inclusion

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

More from this theme Recent articles Flexible working is much more than a concession for individuals; it is a strategic lever for building inclusive, resilient organisations. This is something we need for tackling recruitment and retention challenges. As a flexible working ambassador for the Department for Education, and leader of a trust where it’s key to our people strategy, I know getting flexible working right isn’t just about having the right intentions.
Why CCT members are not reassured after meeting Sir Martyn

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

More from this theme Recent articles When fellows of the Chartered College of Teaching met to discuss Ofsted’s proposals with His Majesty’s chief inspector last week, their questions went to the heart of the problem: inspection is currently a process that is ‘done to’ schools, their leaders and staff. It is certainly true that we need to know that schools are fulfilling their statutory responsibilities and providing the best education possible for the pupils in their care.