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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

Independent and state schools are often cast as polar opposites – but this researcher says there are numerous areas where collaboration is key

A national summit on violence in schools this month was an ‘important first step’ to improving pupil behaviour, says the NASUWT’s Mike Corbett

Asking new teachers to take on subjects outside their specialism is having a major impact on teacher recruitment and retention, says Hari Rentala from the Institute of Physics

If government education policy is to fuel improvements in schools then it needs to be based on research – but the past 10 years shows how the evidence often gets ignored

The largest cohort to leave education last year was women aged 30-39 – many of whom are new mothers. Clearly, things need to change – and fast, says Emma Sheppard

A major project by the Centre for Education and Youth reveals work among local authorities and schools to support one another and share best practice across the sector

If long-term education change is to happen then funding needs to go where it is needed most

The next Ofsted chief inspector’s covering letter for the job offers some compelling insights into how he may lead the organisation forward and how that could impact schools nationwide