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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

A headteacher reflects on how the former zeal for zero-tolerance approaches to behaviour is being replaced by something subtler – and better

Informal school leadership networks give some schools access to expertise and support – and leave others out in the cold, new EPI research warns

From enhanced data sharing to the use of a single identifier for children, here’s how safeguarding will evolve next year

Plans for all senior students to undertake a project were recently rejected by the Scottish government, but it name-checked several organisations that had impressed with their interdisciplinary work. Emma Seith speaks to one of them