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Just 6.7 per cent of senior secondary students had taken a test since schools returned, despite government advice to take two a week

Letter from scientists and campaigners to Gavin Williamson calls for Covid vaccination rollout for 12- to 15-year-olds

Teaching union also says ministers should implement 'extended programme of on-site testing' to combat Covid spread

Now that the new Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance is in place, Phil Naylor shares his suggested next steps for leaders

And one in seven primary schools will keep bubbles in place this term to help combat Covid, research shows

On Tuesday last week 16,166 Scottish pupils were off because of Covid – but seven days later 33,171 were absent

Starting at a new school can be daunting for a teacher – but Jess Gosling has some ideas to help you hit the ground running

Teaching assistants deserve high-quality professional development, says Abi Joachim – who explains how leaders can make it work

Education secretary Gavin Williamson responds to questions about Covid measures in schools ahead of the start of term

Ofqual board minutes show student preparedness was a consideration in the decision not to modify the autumn exam series

But new Covid variants led to one in 10 primary pupil contacts going on to develop the coronavirus in summer term

When it comes to addressing education inequalities, research on the two lockdowns shows the importance of taking family context into account, say these experts

Whether you’re an NQT or a teacher moving into the early years for the first time, there’s a lot to get to grips with, writes Julian Grenier

Air cleaners should be a last resort, says expert