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Previous studies suggested teachers remaining with the same class for two or more years leads to better outcomes, but new research casts doubt on that, says Loic Menzies

While surface change to education policy would be inevitable under a Labour government, how far substantial churn is likely depends on who the party listens to, argues Loic Menzies

A development focus throughout a teacher’s career in Labour’s ‘opportunity mission’ makes sense – but it needs to avoid becoming a tick-box exercise, says this education policy expert

Whoever wins the next election will have to make some major long-term decisions to guide education’s future, as Loic Menzies explains

As teacher shortages make timetabling more difficult, Loic Menzies uncovers evidence that raises questions over whether teachers should have a say on the classes they teach

Many teachers who never set out to enter the classroom have ended up becoming lifelong educators – so how can we ensure this happens to more people to help tackle the recruitment shortage? Loic Menzies offers some ideas