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Blue-sky thinking is all well and good – but sometimes in education, a tweak is all that’s needed, says Helen Amass

Some critics of the Schools Bill claim it is a move by ‘The Blob’ to centralise educational power – but Sam Freedman explains why such talk risks undermining important work to bring order to the academies landscape

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Almost 280,000 devices are apparently winging their way to pupils – but how much credit can the government claim?

But remote video admission appeals will be become standardised after widespread backing from the sector

Progress in breaking down stereotypes about Stem subjects must not be slowed down by ill-informed perceptions, says Stuart Farmer

The recent controversy over contracts put school management information systems in the spotlight like never before – but now, thanks to the rise of multi-academy trusts and a sharper focus on tech within education, schools stand to benefit from systems that better suit their needs

Police officers have been based in some Scottish schools for years, but concerns have been raised over how the role is funded

The latest safeguarding guidance reminds schools of the importance of an ‘appropriate adult’ during police investigations involving pupils – this is how the role works

Incoming EIS general secretary to go ‘full pelt’ from the start on pay, workload and resourcing of additional support needs

A roundup of Tes’ most popular articles this week, including tackling exam malpractice, the DfE’s plans for schools ‘stuck’ with low Ofsted ratings and the benefits of banning shouting by both pupils and staff

If we really want to help schools improve, we need to raise our gaze from ‘stuck’ schools to the system that creates them, argues Jon Severs