Released on the 13th of every month, this series explores the uncomfortable truths behind what appears “unlucky” for some to expose the deeper systemic inequities in education. Inspired by the idea that a “negative peace” — the absence of tension — is often valued over true justice, we challenge the complacency that allows these inequities to persist. We invite educators to rethink what fairness really looks like, knowing that without reflection and action, we risk perpetuating harm and maintaining the status quo.
This month, as the pressure of exam season builds, the same messages start swirling through schools. Young people are told to stay calm, dig deep, and be resilient. They need...
This piece discusses child abuse. Sit with it at your own pace Two cases have been sitting heavy with us. Both are high-profile, both are recent, and both involve serious...
Valentine’s Day is round the corner. Hearts on display boards. Friendship bracelets. A quick reminder to “be kind”. And then, in the same week, we quietly enforce school exclusions and...
If you are trying to make sense of a child who argues, refuses, pushes back, or explodes around adults, it is easy to locate the problem inside the child. That...
Nearly nine in ten headteachers support exploring strike action over Ofsted’s new report card system. They understand something crucial: grading based on a two-day snapshot is unfair, reductive, and harmful....
This Isn’t Soft — It’s How You Raise the Bar Let’s be honest. In education, equity and high standards are too often treated as opposites; one soft, one rigorous. The...
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