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Discrepancies in the ways councils receive safeguarding referrals make the job of a DSL ever harder. Experts tell Ellen Peirson-Hagger how a more streamlined system would help staff to better protect children

Moves to bring more creativity to the classroom are to be welcomed – but how we assess these skills needs careful thought, says Pearson’s Katy Lewis

Two former senior inspectors set out why, even with Ofsted admitting that its proposals need tweaking, the watchdog’s plans will not be fit for purpose

A MAT director explains the changes that need to be made to protect schools from the rising number of parent complaints, especially those that cross the line

With Ofsted’s consultation on its proposed changes to school inspection coming to an end, the watchdog’s director of strategy and engagement outlines its key insights so far – and how it is adapting its plans as a result

The deputy CEO of the Confederation of School Trusts reveals the key recommendations in its response to Ofsted’s consultation on proposed changes to inspections

The frequency of potentially catastrophic weather conditions is forcing schools around the world to take pre-emptive action. Emma Seith explores how they are responding

With the government pledging to recruit 6,500 new teachers, it needs to focus on more flexibility and better representation, argues Dame Alison Peacock

Researchers have come up with a new definition of the learning difficulty, with implications for schools and policymakers. Tes reports from the launch event

Teachers in international schools not only need the right skills to support students with English as an additional language, they must also see language development as integral to their role, hears Emma Seith

Most GCSE and A-level students turn to artificial intelligence as they would a textbook, not to cheat, but a narrative suggesting the opposite is destroying motivation, argues Harriet Joslin

An OECD report, based on feedback from schools in 40 countries, has broken down what needs to happen to ensure teachers are operating at their best