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A simple table shared by a teacher on social media reveals how long it is since pupils experienced a ‘normal’ school year

Christmas could be ruined once again for UK teachers abroad because their vaccinations are not recognised in Britain

Children in the UK are often said to be the most tested in the world – but is this true? Sean Smith takes a look at some comparable nations to see what faces children there during their time in education

Having operated successfully from home during the Covid lockdowns, many staff will wish to continue working more flexibly and may look favourably on schools that can offer them a greater work-life balance. But can leaders adapt to teachers’ individual needs while also ensuring that those needs are in students’ best interests? Kate Parker weighs up the options

Taxing private schools may sound like an easy vote winner but it would be counter-productive, says David James

The announcement about the return of school inspections in Scotland has sparked debate about whether they are necessary, writes Emma Seith

The emphasis on knowledge acquisition over learning strategy is undermining schools’ efforts, says the prominent researcher

The education sector is increasingly being targeted by cybercriminals, who use ransomware to prevent schools from retrieving their own data and then demand cash to restore access. With such attacks resulting in months of disruption and distress, what can be done to minimise the risks? Simon Creasey reports

The recent publication of the primary school league tables just shows how they paint a narrow picture of achievement in education, says Henry Hepburn

The approach in Wales shows that some school league tables are more useful than others, says Aveek Bhattacharya

As the consultation on the DfE’s controversial ITT review closes this weekend, we explore why providers have given it the red card

New guidance from the government offers clarity on when action on Covid cases will be required. We draw out some of the key points and what they mean for leaders