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Nicola Sturgeon says policy – which also applies to school holidays – is driven by impact of Covid on children

Teachers pride themselves on their subject expertise – but sometimes this expertise can hinder lesson delivery

Government 'too slow' to react to Covid rises last year and must respond more rapidly this term, heads' leader warns

There's no one-size-fits-all approach to school leadership – it's about adapting to the situation, says Mark Steed

If you're a middle leader, it's unlikely your line manager will share your subject specialism – but you can still draw on their expertise

Girls' school leader says 'phased caution' is needed regarding Covid in the first few weeks of the autumn term

Exam reform, less class-contact time and better data could lead to 'a truly world-class education system', says James McEnaney

This headteacher has been 'astounded' by her students' resilience in the face of the coronavirus pandemic

Conversations matter: they can engage, influence and inspire. But are you conducting them effectively?

Decision not to recommend vaccines for younger teenagers will make it more difficult to stop Covid disruption, heads say

First minister responds to the JCVI decision not to recommend Covid vaccination for all children aged 12 to 15

From encouraging teachers to focus on curiosity to getting them to name their fear, this leader shares her advice on allowing yourself to fail

Denying pupils' agency with super-strict rules around uniform isn't healthy, says Jarlath O'Brien

Summer schools facilitated by Covid catch-up funding have had a huge impact on new students and staff, says Naomi Sykes

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation is not recommending mass Covid vaccination for younger teenagers