Schools and systems face unprecedented challenges such as falling attendance, recruitment and retention issues, the validity of external monitoring of schools and the advent of artificial intelligence. In The Awkward Questions in Education, Al Kingsley, tackles the tough, often avoided, issues plaguing the sector today.

Drawing on over 35 years of experience, Kingsley explores the deep-seated challenges that many in education encounter daily and opens critical conversations that we need to have if we're to enact real, sustainable change. Chapters address key questions such as:

? Are we teaching students the right skills for the future?

? Do we need more and different 'spaces' to improve attendance and engagement?

? Is the system truly inclusive?

? How should we handle the integration of AI in classrooms?

? What can be done to solve the ongoing teacher recruitment and retention crisis?

Featuring interviews with key stakeholders including school leaders, policy-makers, teachers and governors, this is a must-read for School Leaders, MATs, teachers, governors and trustees, and anyone passionate about the future of education.