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This researcher reveals the extent of violence against teaching assistants in mainstream schools and explains what schools can do to better protect staff and create a culture that refuses to tolerate such incidents

Six former inspectors outline where the current Ofsted inspection framework is going wrong and what needs to change – including making safeguarding the top priority

Technology can be helpful and liberating in schools, but Kenneth Primrose says teachers must foster wisdom and self-control around the use of devices

Your roundup of Tes’ most popular news and features articles from the past week, including fears that the government’s spending plans could cost tens of thousands of jobs, and a major research study that casts doubt on a DfE-approved phonics scheme

John Roberts is the man government departments, education organisations and many others call when they want to get something tech-related done. He’s managed to keep a low profile while doing it, but his involvement with Oak National Academy and Edapt is about to change that very quickly

The huge impact of Covid lockdowns on children’s physical activity has been revealed by research – but this public health expert has some simple ideas for primary schools to get pupils moving again

Read these key pointers for better approaches to mental health, from a teacher responsible for wellbeing at an all-boys’ school

Your roundup of Tes’ most popular news and features articles from the past week, including the government’s stance on teacher pay, a strike ultimatum and the education secretary’s controversial speech

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Ever since Liz Truss came to power, rumours of the return of grammar schools have bubbled up – but the political reality is it’s highly unlikely ever to come to fruition, as Sam Freedman explains

The government wants strong multi-academy trusts to grow but it is essential that trust leaders are pursuing expansion for the right reasons, says Tom Campbell, CEO of E-ACT