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  • When an inspector calls

    How are schools faring with the new Ofsted framework? And what should leaders do to prepare for an inspection visit? Jeremy Sutcliffe finds out.

  • The expanding role of chains

    With chains starting to make their mark on the educational landscape, Nicola Beech takes a closer look at what’s behind the headlines.

  • Working together to improve efficiencies

    With budgets are under continued pressure, minimising costs and saving money is essential but it’s also about using what you’ve got in the best way possible. Dorothy Lepkowska reports.

  • Creating a vision that works

    Does having a vision statement really make a difference to how well our schools perform or is it just a theoretical exercise? Phil Spurr shares his thoughts.

  • Empowering learners through technology

    Claire Jones, ICT Co-ordinator at Southwark Primary School, shares her school’s journey to make better use of technology.

  • "Every step is worth the effort"

    Stephen Waldron, Deputy Principal at Bexhill High School, takes the ldr leadership questionnaire.