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New teachers’ job prospects are worsening despite Scottish government promises to increase teacher numbers, with one council telling 130 staff they won’t have a job after the summer. Emma Seith looks at the national picture

The lasting effects of Covid lockdowns continue to be felt in schools, not least around attendance and behaviour – yet the government seems unwilling to listen or address the challenges, warns Anne Longfield

Academy trusts don’t have the cash reserves to swallow up a sizeable teacher pay increase on their own – funding from government will be essential, warns this MAT accountancy specialist

As the Department for Education releases annual statistical data on special educational needs in England’s schools, Deborah Hollingsworth argues that the phrase ‘SEND support’ is too open to interpretation and can mean a vastly different experience for pupils and Sendcos

The devaluation of teaching as a vocation is driving people to leave and putting graduates off the job, says head Simon Larter-Evans – but there is a way to rebuild the pride in our profession

Leaders at Eton and Holyport College explain how they share expertise through a Centre for Innovation and Research in Learning (CIRL) – and why it’s a model for more such partnerships in the future

Two educational psychologists in Scotland respond to suggestions by a teaching union that nurture approaches ‘mask’ behaviour issues

A recent report on teacher workload suggests changes to directed time rules. Yvonne Williams considers what other options there could be – and how feasible the idea really is

Progress 8 has pushed schools towards the same GCSE-focused model, says Jon Hutchinson as he argues we must applaud those few schools being honest about the costs of doing something different

A safeguarding director explains why she is concerned Ofsted proposals to return to schools after three months to see if safeguarding concerns have been addressed will put short-term fixes ahead of true culture improvements

The pandemic has shifted expectations around school attendance for many young people and their families – reversing this requires major action, explains Sam Freedman

With new guidance coming into force on how schools monitor pupils’ internet use, this safeguarding lead explains the key things that leaders should focus on