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The lack of proper data on children not in school obstructs efforts to support the vulnerable, says an MP who has introduced a bill to create a not-in-school register

As part of The Big Help Out happening later this year, ASCL’s Geoff Barton explains why he believes it is important schools find the time for volunteering efforts

Head of artificial intelligence at Globeducate, Clara Hawking, explains the focus of her work and why she believes it is vital both teachers and pupils are taught about this emerging area

A MAT leader outlines his frustration with Ofsted’s consultation, announced last week, but says it is vital the sector continues to push for real change

After Tes reported on schools being inundated with complaints, a lawyer offers advice on how to deal with them

Online CPD became a necessity during the pandemic, but there remains real value in sharing ideas and encouraging professional dialogue at in-person events, says Nuzhat Uthmani

The debate on mobile phones in schools is too one-sided – a more education-focused approach rather than an outright ban might have better outcomes, argues Seamus Murphy

EIS union says workload pressures, under-resourcing of ASN and rising violence are prompting new teachers to ‘pursue other opportunities’

Three years after his appointment as the ‘catch-up tsar’, Sir Kevan Collins tells the full story of the four months he spent trying to get the government to take education recovery seriously

A report highlighting concerns about how pupils are taught spoken language skills shows schools must do more in this area, says Speech and Language UK chief Jane Harris

The time has come for UK schools to be more open to recruiting expat teachers wishing to return home – and the government could help, says a former international school principal

Funding disasters at councils nationwide make it clear why schools have had to take on so many more pastoral and social care responsibilities – but that cannot hold forever, warns Sam Freedman