Latest education news




12th of May 2026


What early language intervention taught me
Sallie Wood, at teaching assistant at Henleaze Infants School, shares how delivering the Nuffield Early Language Intervention (NELI) programme has become one of the most rewarding parts of her role.



11th of May 2026


Leading with heart: Rozina’s career pathway from courtrooms to classrooms
From law partner to classroom practitioner, Rozina Butt's career change was driven by a commitment to service and the power of seeing yourself reflected in leadership. She shares the challenges she encountered and the impact she has had on pupils' lives.

From nearly quitting to leading change: Omar’s journey in education
From a challenging start as a newly qualified teacher to headship, Omar shares what sustained him and how his experience shapes his approach to inclusive school leadership

Creating opportunities, inspiring change: Asma’s path to deputy headship
Asma Baig reflects on her path from law graduate to school leader. She discusses maternity leave, missed promotions, and the power of representation.



13th of April 2026


A call to serve: How community shaped my path into teaching
Haris Shafi talks about navigating racism, redesigning his setting's history curriculum, and creating a culture where every child feels proud of who they are.

Opening doors: How representation shapes opportunity
Shahista Zamir reflects on her journey into education — navigating cultural expectations, racism, and the challenges of balancing leadership with parenting.



9th of April 2026


Take Stock and Unlock - the CPD programme that helped transform my literacy strategy
Stephanie Welsford, Senior Deputy Headteacher at Villiers High School, explains how Unlocking Reading allowed for a re-set in literacy strategy



25th of March 2026


Nadim’s story: teaching with purpose
From pupil to practitioner, Nadim Rahman reflects on returning to the school where he was educated and the profound impact of representation on student aspiration.

From representation to revolution: Yamina’s fight for equity in education
From classroom teacher to national advocate, this is the story of Yamina Bibi's journey navigating identity, discrimination, and the transformative power of representation.



16th of March 2026


How I’m using AI training across a multi-academy trust
Alan Stupple shares how he used the DfE's AI in education support materials to build staff confidence and deliver trust-wide CPD.