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Inspections of academy trusts could be launched in 2027-28 as Labour legislates for a major new role for Ofsted

The long wait for Labour’s schools policy document has ramped up the pressure – and the stakes are high, writes Sam Freedman

Research shows that some types of goals are much more likely to lead to academic success, writes Mark Roberts, as he explains how teachers can help students to set them

The key legislative changes to employment rights that heads and HR teams need to be aware for the year ahead – and beyond

If education really wants to get staff wellbeing right, it needs to understand the true reasons why teachers enjoy their job, says this trust CEO

Aatif Hassan talks to 91���� about running one of the fastest-growing international school groups, how his own upbringing – filled with ‘tragedy and failure’ – led him to education and why ‘plans are afoot’ for expansion in 2026

In our How I Lead series, we ask education leaders to reflect on their careers, their experience and their leadership philosophy. This month we talk to Heidi Dennison and Simon Knight, joint headteachers at Frank Wise School

The latest crazes in schools may seem nonsense to adults – but there is actually a deeper meaning to it all, explains this international deputy head

If today’s children are going to tackle future global challenges, they will need a spirit of togetherness – and that can start with schools countering the ‘me, me, me’ social media attitude, says Roy Blatchford

Sami Yosef of ISC Research outlines the key trends driving the international schools sector – and explains why alignment, not disruption, will be the watchword for the next 12 months

Remind yourself that you’re doing a great job, have confidence to lead boldly, praise your colleagues – and eight other mantras for school leaders for the year ahead

Six multi-academy trust leaders are among the education figures included in the New Year Honours list