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The number of children with speech and language challenges is increasing. Ellen Peirson-Hagger hears from one specialist setting about the techniques it uses to support learning that all schools could adopt

Pupil absence was up in the autumn term, but what else can we learn when we break down the details of the latest DfE attendance data? Ellen Peirson-Hagger shares key insights

For many in schools, the day-to-day work of educational psychologists is something of a mystery. Ellen Peirson-Hagger meets one team to hear about the range of support they offer and how schools can make the most of it

Shackleton Primary more than doubled the number of its children reaching a good level of development after cutting its Reception classes from 30 to 20. Ellen Peirson-Hagger hears how it achieved this improvement

More and more schools are introducing lockable pouches for students’ smartphones to prevent access during the day. But how do the pouches work, how effective are they and are they worth the cost? Ellen Peirson-Hagger investigates

The government’s amendment to its Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill provides a detailed overview of the plans for trust-level inspections. Ellen Peirson-Hagger looks at what you need to know