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Schools have a major role to play in nurturing positive mental health – but they can’t do this alone, says Billy Burke

While the pause to Progress 8 is welcome, there are things schools need to be wary of, argues Tom Middlehurst

The way schools are funded is fundamentally broken – it’s time to put it right, says Samuel Skerritt of the Confederation of School Trusts

A new law could make outdoor education in Wales a ‘guaranteed opportunity’ – but is it affordable? Emma Seith looks at the case for and against

After an unpleasant atmosphere at an inter-school sporting competition, a senior leader at an international school says it is important healthy competition remains just that

Schools can drive positive action and hopeful messages around climate change – which are more likely to inspire pupils than ‘doomsday’ narratives, says Conor Ellis

After experiencing a school inspection recently, teacher Alan Gillespie shares his list of do’s and don’ts for anyone preparing for an inspector to call

The chief executive of the Cabot Learning Federation reveals how creating clusters has helped the trust to promote both collaboration and school autonomy as it has grown from 2 to 35 academies

Seeing a school in action ensures a more rounded view of the work of teachers and other school staff, says Henry Hepburn

Every year, hundreds of disillusioned teachers leave the profession. But trying another type of school, role or setting can be the spark that reignites the passion for teaching – as these teachers testify

Ofsted has updated its guidance on how schools can complain about an inspection, with two key changes that schools and other settings should be aware of

Shared parental leave gives teachers more flexibility when caring for their child in their first year. Here we explain exactly what it means and how you can make the most of it