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An author of a new EPI report on the link between absence and the disadvantage attainment gap outlines the key findings – and why it should spur action

A new ‘strategy for educational excellence’ promises to ‘transform’ teaching and learning in Northern Irish schools – so what does it say?

If the government has no money to hit its 6,500 new teacher target, it seems clear more effort must be given to retain existing staff, says MTPT founder Emma Sheppard

To mark the International Day of Mathematics, a new report sets out why pupils’ enthusiasm for maths wanes as they get older – and what we can do about it

The new scorecard and toolkits do a better job of recognising socioeconomic diversity, but there are still barriers to inclusion, argues Sutton Trust’s Charlotte O’Regan

Co-chairs of the headteachers’ group tell Dan Worth why, despite a change in government, the need to ensure the voice of those leading schools is heard is as vital as ever

The Department for Education will have to try other routes to entice new teachers, but the chance of success is unclear, explains Jack Worth

The Welsh government has been advised not to pursue an outright ban on phones in schools – so what do teachers and pupils think should be done?

Writing exclusively for Tes, DfE minister sets out the latest government thinking about artificial intelligence in education – and highlights the need to ensure that all schools have equal access

A change in approach to behaviour means the word ‘bullying’ has dropped out of discussions – but that doesn’t mean it isn’t happening, says Professor Ian Rivers

Giving schools more opportunities to act early when supporting children’s needs could deliver huge improvements, says Pepe Di’Iasio

Reversing the decline in languages can benefit the country as a whole – and schools have a pivotal role to play in providing opportunities, say Kerry Roberts and Lidia Acosta