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A roundup of Tes’ most popular articles from the past week, including what to expect for 2023 exams, key information from the new Schools Bill and a look at the future of MATs

Sam Freedman outlines the bleak reality that reversing the decline in teacher recruitment numbers may rely on economic shocks

There are calls, once again, for schools to do more to ‘prepare pupils for work’ but those skills should be honed more outside of schools, says Jon Severs

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If misogyny is left unchallenged, the damage to girls’ lives can be devastating, a landmark report warned

The big fear when joining a MAT is that your school loses its autonomy, but it doesn’t have to be that way, argues Tom Campbell

Founding CEOs of MATs are moving on and a new generation, with a different set of skills, is being appointed, finds Zofia Niemtus. But what will it mean for pupils, parents and teachers?

The closure of a Scottish parliamentary petition leaves questions about use of synthetic phonics in schools, says Dr Sarah McGeown

New guidance demonstrates the DfE’s desire for schools to have written attendance policies, with the promise of a legal requirement in the pipeline. Dan Worth explains what the government wants the policies to contain – and speaks to those with concerns about the proposals

A roundup of Tes’ most popular articles from the past week, including how schools are preparing for Sats, the issues with SEND support and the launch of a DfE survey to help schools with energy price rises

The SNP has dominated yet another election but needs a new sense of purpose on education, says Henry Hepburn

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