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The author of a study showing that pupils in schools with longer days perform better outlines his key findings, but says further research is needed into how additional hours are being spent

A full guide to teacher entitlements regarding both maternity pay and leave

One academy trust explains the success of networking CPD events in helping teachers on maternity, paternity or adoption leave to return to work

A member of the Oracy Education Commission explains why it is calling for speaking, listening and communication to become integral in every subject in the curriculum

The chair of a new cross-sector commission on attendance explains why actionable insights will be at the heart of its work

Sam Freedman explains why Labour’s early moves on education have ignored the biggest problems – but says it won’t be long until it has to accelerate bold decisions

With generative AI on the rise, Dan Worth asks teacher trainers how they are approaching this new technological frontier – and finds that some are already teaching their trainees how to use it

‘Learners’ has become an increasingly go-to option in schools – but after consultation with some of those very learners, the term is viewed as problematic

There are numerous unions for teachers and leaders at every level. Here we offer a handy overview of what each offers, the cost and their work

Schools have no choice but to become as AI literate as possible, but this doesn’t mean losing independent thought, says the University of Stirling’s Josh Thorpe

Many teachers are leaving because they feel their voices aren’t being heard – the new government needs to start listening, says Yvonne Williams

Over the past 15 years, the humble sock has become part of schools’ quest for uniform control – but what’s behind this and what has the impact been?