Ellen Peirson-Hagger

A new school validation process on the Isle of Man uses self-evaluation. Might it be a basis for the MAT inspections Ofsted has pledged to introduce in England?

New Department for Education data reveals a raft of insights into teacher recruitment in England. Ellen Peirson-Hagger picks out the positives and outlines where the concerns lie

Under the current system, harsh eligibility requirements and complicated bureaucracy mean many children living in poverty miss out on a free lunch. Experts tell Ellen Peirson-Hagger what the government must do to change that

Artificial intelligence can finally deliver the shift in education long-promised by edtech pioneers, argues Salman Khan. He tells Ellen Peirson-Hagger why

The CEO of Education South West talks about why the MAT system is a force for good despite design flaws, the need for collaboration and why belonging is so important in schools

Whether your International Baccalaureate students are expecting results in July or December, here are the details for schools supporting them

Two new reports seem to offer proof that banning phones is best for school outcomes – but things are not as straightforward as they seem and not all school leaders are convinced

DfE guidance includes additions on pay gap reporting and music development plans, and removes mention of the pandemic’s impact on assessments