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Apprenticeships provide many benefits to school leavers and employers but are often seen as the ‘poor cousin’ to full-time higher education. In his guest blog, Richard Kirk of Workplus challenges this perception and outlines the opportunities apprenticeships offer. 

What effect does the lack of effective transition have on pupils’ language learning at secondary level? ASCL MFL Consultant Suzanne O’Farrell looks at some of the research and rounds up a pilot project with new ASCL Premier Partner SixIntoSeven and the Primary Languages Network.

Ahead of the publication of the government’s Cost of School Uniform guidance, the Schoolwear Association provides practical advice on how best to prepare for it. 

Research has revealed that fewer than 1% of GCSE students study literature by a writer of colour. ASCL Premier Partner GCSEPod has considered this issue and worked with writers to develop free resources for leaders and teachers.