Secondary

Rishi Sunak plans to make maths mandatory to 18 in England but that approach can turn students off subjects, says Barry Black

School leader pay, greater financial autonomy for schools and four-day weeks are among the issues secondary heads want to see a focus on this year

Relationships and sex education lessons need to focus on healthy, respectful relationships if we are to tackle the scourge of sexual harassment and violence, say experts

How would extending maths teaching for all until 18 impact the education sector? We crunch the numbers to see if such a plan is really feasible – and why moving to a different age range may make more sense

New data from the EPI lays bare the scale of the pandemic’s negative impact on closing the GCSE disadvantage gap, showing that little has changed in more than a decade for the very poorest pupils, as associate director Emily Hunt explains

School Leaders Scotland general secretary Jim Thewliss, who will retire in 2023, shares his insight into the ‘all-consuming’ role of secondary headteacher

Work experience can have a powerful impact on young people’s ambitions but not every student gets the same careers opportunities at their school. Headteachers can take the lead in levelling the playing field, says Nick Soar

A detailed breakdown of this year’s exam results has revealed some important trends for schools. Tes takes a deep dive into the data

The leaders of two private schools and a high-achieving state sixth form in London explain why they have brought their skills together – on everything from vocational courses to Oxbridge exams

The way that Scottish schools adapted to the cancellation of exams during the pandemic has changed our approach to assessment for good, says Ed Carlin

Film and media is misunderstood as a subject – it offers great opportunities to unlock students’ potential, says secondary teacher Fraser Johnston

As the Social Mobility Commission embarks on its plan to find the best teaching methods for those on pupil premium, one former commissioner warns that it won’t be enough to close the disadvantage gap