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Paul Whiteman
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Teachers save the government’s bacon, over and over
If teachers acted as incompetently as politicians, they would be out of a job. But accountability only cuts one way, says Paul Whiteman
9 October 2020
The government mustn’t ruin schools’ fragile success
Schools’ arrangements for this term appear to be robust. Now it’s up to the government to provide the right support, says Paul Whiteman
8 September 2020
Why politicians’ mistake was seeking a perfect solution
All exam and assessment systems are flawed, says Paul Whiteman – but this year’s A-level results could still pass the confidence test
13 August 2020
What should we cut to pay for teachers’ pay rise?
Announcing a pay rise for teachers is the right thing to do. But it can’t make up for a decade of underspending in education, says Paul Whiteman
24 July 2020
‘We will not shy away from asking difficult questions’
What impact will opening schools have on Covid-19? Government must keep heads informed, says NAHT chief Paul Whiteman
2 June 2020
Schools are open and working with every single pupil
It is time to support what schools are doing right now and worry less about what they may do in the future
24 April 2020