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Spirits were high as Scottish PE teachers gathered in Larbert but, even now that it is behind only English and maths in Higher uptake, the subject still feels it is fighting to be recognised

The deadlock between national and local government over teacher numbers in Scotland cannot last forever – Emma Seith looks at what got us to this point and what might come next

Primary head Michael Tidd says knowing Ofsted will only call on a Monday has already changed his perception of the working week – but wonders if it will have some unintended consequences

Emma Seith explores whether a growing emphasis on wellbeing in international schools is shifting the dial on traditional notions of success

The author of a study showing that pupils in schools with longer days perform better outlines his key findings, but says further research is needed into how additional hours are being spent

A full guide to teacher entitlements regarding both maternity pay and leave

One academy trust explains the success of networking CPD events in helping teachers on maternity, paternity or adoption leave to return to work

A member of the Oracy Education Commission explains why it is calling for speaking, listening and communication to become integral in every subject in the curriculum

This summer’s GCSE exam period begins on 8 May. Find what you need in our complete guide to GCSE exams in 2025

The chair of a new cross-sector commission on attendance explains why actionable insights will be at the heart of its work

Sam Freedman explains why Labour’s early moves on education have ignored the biggest problems – but says it won’t be long until it has to accelerate bold decisions

With generative AI on the rise, Dan Worth asks teacher trainers how they are approaching this new technological frontier – and finds that some are already teaching their trainees how to use it