JL Dutaut

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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.

2 weeks 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.

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

More from this theme Recent articles History has always been a contested subject in schools. It almost certainly has the most column inches written about it, often lambasting the fact that a particular commentator’s chosen area of interest is not named in the curriculum. The fact of the matter is that, since 1995, the national curriculum for history has been very thin on detail, leaving history teachers and leaders with a great deal of freedom to choose what to teach.

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

More from this theme Recent articles When I took up this role almost a year ago, my very first message to the sector and to the wider public was that this government would reset the relationship with the education workforce. Because ultimately, this government, education leaders and teachers are all focused on a single, shared aim: improving outcomes for children and young people.

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

More from this theme Recent articles With reports suggesting a 1.2-per cent gap between government funding and recommended pay rises, another round of ‘efficiencies’ (budget cuts) could be on the way. This means leaders may be forced to consider how best to manage restructuring, redundancies and industrial action. Here, we answer some of the key questions school leaders ask us regularly.