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More and more schools are using restorative justice, which brings together the victim and perpetrator of an incident to find a resolution. But is the approach suited to an educational setting and what do teachers need to know to make it work? Dan Worth finds out

While the idea of teaching deceit might fill you with horror, researchers argue that young people must learn the key emotional skill of telling ‘prosocial’ or white lies in order to succeed in the adult world, discovers Dan Worth

Throughout the year there are festivals and events that offer great learning opportunities – here we compile a calendar

Effective leadership isn’t just about management – and a new course is teaching aspiring leaders the art of reflection

When you’re caught up in the craziness of Christmas at school, you might find yourself muttering ‘Bah, humbug!’ But you should take comfort in the fact that the festivities will have a long-term, positive impact on your school. Dan Worth unwraps research revealing how Christmas brings children and teachers closer together, breaks down barriers in parental engagement, builds community links and even improves pupils’ learning

The idea that a teacher’s enthusiasm can be infectious is nothing new but, as Dan Worth finds, the issue goes even deeper – to pupils’ status within their social groups and their influence on peers