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The increasing proportion of pupils persistently absent from school is prompting action in other parts of the UK – so why is equivalent data not published in Scotland?

Schools keen to join a multi-academy trust should look at those that share their values rather than simply clubbing together with other schools of the same phase

While thousands of mother-teachers leave the profession every year, many more stick around – but why is that? Research by the Maternity Teacher Paternity Teacher Project offers some useful insights

A raft of new documents for schools to help introduce flexible working have been released -here’s what you need to know

Support staff are integral to the smooth running of schools – paying them properly is about fairness and decency, but also making sure children thrive

A long-standing trust CEO reflects on how the trust movement has evolved and the opportunities it has offered – and why the best years are yet to come

There’s no point designing new qualifications if there’s no one there to teach them and no resources to teach them with, argues Sam Freedman

By failing to align with the Achieving Best Evidence guidance used by police and social workers, schools risk inadvertently collecting evidence that may be undermined in court

How schools can ensure that new parents working in teaching are supported before, during and after maternity leave

Non-disclosure agreements can help to resolve difficult workplace situations in confidence – but some warn they are being abused to stop staff blowing the whistle

The watchdog has made a series of changes to school inspection, and there could be more to follow. Here is everything you need to know

The resignation of minister Dehenna Davison owing to chronic migraines should be a wake-up call about how debilitating the condition can be, says Yvonne Williams