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Your round-up of Tes’ essential news and analysis from the past week includes growing frustration over the government’s stance on teacher pay; ways to support students’ mental health; and how thousands of teachers are entitled to claim back student loans money

Scotland’s departing first minister wanted to be judged on education, but it was not a big part of her resignation speech today

Teachers dedicated to helping pupils move from primary to secondary school in Scotland are making a big difference, says Jehan Al-Azzawi

As the deadline for schools returning a DfE questionnaire on reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete approaches, the head of estates for a MAT explains that this is an issue schools must not overlook

Your round-up of Tes’ must-read content from the past week features the reaction to last week’s national teacher strike over pay, new DfE guidance on behaviour, and insights into the challenges in the academies sector

That schools are under pressure is not a symptom of public indifference, but a failure to unite myriad public concerns into common areas for action, argues Tes editor Jon Severs

As teacher pay negotiations rumble on, headteacher and former NEU president Robin Bevan wonders if ministers truly understand the economic arguments at play and the long-term damage any misunderstandings could do

Schools have a vital role to play in helping children’s mental health – but they need a properly funded network of support services, write these experts at the start of Children’s Mental Health Week

The Labour shadow schools minister explains why he believes the first teacher strikes are the culmination of 12 years of under-investment in education by the Conservative party – and why it shows change is needed

Your round-up of Tes’ must-read content from this week features in-depth coverage and analysis from the first teacher strike – including video interviews from staff on the picket lines – and all the reaction from across the country

For years the government has been warned by its independent review body of the dangers of failing to boost pay and improve the pay structure for teachers – but to no avail. Had it listened, this week’s strike action might never have happened

From the changing size of multi-academy trusts to the surprising regional variations in academy growth, these six graphs from the NFER show why there is a long way to go before a fully academised system will be achieved