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Taking care with the language used to describe education is a must – otherwise, damaging and misleading tropes take hold, says Gareth Evans

Without substantial reform and more support for inclusivity in schools, children with SEND will continue to get a poor deal in some parts of the system, argues Simon Tanner

Every teacher will encounter grief in their classroom at some point, and we owe it to our young people to be prepared, says Alyson Young

Most parents would consider taking their child on holiday during term time. A government review of the exorbitant prices of travel during school holidays is the answer, says ASCL’s general secretary

A member of a new Science Advisory Council for the Department for Education outlines why it’s vital that insights from the frontline of science inform the department’s strategy

A new National Governance Association report outlines why the multi-academy trust movement is ready to evolve again

The programme director overseeing the delivery of the government’s new attendance scheme outlines how it will work for those involved – and how it could benefit all in the sector

Alistair Wood explains why the proposed legislation could mean strikes become more common – and why teachers may find it easier to move schools

School leaders’ health and wellbeing is not always prioritised, yet stepping back from the stresses of the job is essential, says Heather Forrest

The ‘interim’ Ofsted inspection process shows signs of a different approach, says Rebecca Cramer, whose school was one of the first to be visited this year

Schools should have a clear and regular focus on how their curriculum links to careers to help boost life outcomes for young people, says Oli De Botton

NAHT’s Paul Whiteman reflects on Labour’s education achievement after 100 days – and outlines why the hard work lies ahead