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From 10 November 2025 , Ofsted  inspections moved away from single-word overall judgements and towards report cards. For schools, this marks a significant shift: inspection is now less about chasing labels and more about demonstrating secure practice, professional judgement and coherence across the system. If you’re preparing for inspection in 2026, this guide sets out what’s changed, what inspectors are looking for, and how to prepare in a way that strengthens practice rathe

The £200m SEND training matters not for quick fixes, but for the signal: teachers need support, training and trust.

Teacher wellbeing doesn’t have to mean big lifestyle changes. This post explores how small, practical adjustments in your working day can protect your wellbeing, reduce pressure, and create breathing space in the reality of school life.

Many young people and even children have already heard of or are using AI in some way. Some turn to it for help with schoolwork, others use it for everyday tasks like getting ideas or checking information and some simply enjoy chatting with it as they would with any other digital tool. AI is quickly becoming part of the background of their daily lives, which raises an important question for educators. If students are growing up learning alongside AI, what does this mean for t

Homeschooling is on the rise and the reasons behind it reveal something important about the students who are not fully thriving in mainstream settings. Rather than viewing this trend with concern, teachers can use it as a window into the needs that may be going unmet. From wellbeing pressures to a desire for flexibility and a stronger sense of belonging, the shift toward home education raises valuable questions about how schools can adapt to support every learner more effecti