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A major review on protecting children from sexual abuse should help schools to consider their processes and staff training needs – and gives some clues about updates to official safeguarding guidance

New Department for Education data reveals a raft of insights into teacher recruitment in England. Ellen Peirson-Hagger picks out the positives and outlines where the concerns lie

If Labour wants to hit its target of 75 per cent of 5-year-olds being school-ready, it will need to engage heavily in early years support – just as we had before, says Anne Longfield

Geometry, reasoning and low attainers need greater attention within schools to help drive England’s international performance in maths even higher, says David Thomas

The latest Timss report includes data on school absence from 65 nations globally. Ellen Peirson-Hagger looks at where England ranks

Most teachers consult research before making changes to their practice, according to a new EEF report. Harry Madgwick explains how to make this process smoother

Fears about the DfE’s new RISE model prove all players in the system need to be proactive around the challenge of school improvement, says this MAT CEO

There was a strong reaction to the removal of Sunset Song – Andy Leask takes a look at this and other omissions, as well as new inclusions in the updated list of Scottish set texts in Higher English

With new insights on how Oak materials are being used to adapt or augment curriculum plans, chief executive Matt Hood says it proves debates about teacher autonomy need to evolve

Labour’s opportunity mission provides a platform for education to pull together in pursuit of a system in which all children can achieve and thrive, says CST chief Leora Cruddas

ASCL chief Pepe Di’Iasio on why Ofsted shouldn’t develop the new standards, and why he would back a delay in introducing them if needed

Achieving academic success in isolation can leave some young people struggling to fully integrate once they ‘climb the ladder’, says Nicole McCartney