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More students eligible for free school meals, growing numbers in alternative provision, and more school-age carers – Ellen Peirson-Hagger picks out the main points from new government data

New government data reveals the state of teacher recruitment, retention, pay and more – Ellen Peirson-Hagger picks through the points

Two new reports seem to offer proof that banning phones is best for school outcomes – but things are not as straightforward as they seem and not all school leaders are convinced

Technologist Conrad Wolfram posits an overhaul of how we teach maths, arguing for a syllabus that integrates computation and AI

DfE guidance includes additions on pay gap reporting and music development plans, and removes mention of the pandemic’s impact on assessments

Key takeaways from the 2024 Cobis conference in London this week, from language learning and leadership lessons to returning teachers and the importance of empathy