Behaviour

Studies show that referring to students by name builds trust and also improves engagement in learning, says Sarah Cunnane

Methods of behaviour management that involve publicly displaying students’ names are counterproductive, argues Jarlath O’Brien

Returning to the classroom after a period of enforced absence can be tough on students and their families, so Brenda McHugh established parent support groups to boost communication between home and school, and encourage their child’s re-engagement with learning

Ex-teacher talks to Tes about her “brutal and shocking” experience as part of Tes’ #TeachersToo sexual harassment exposé

A new study looks at the link between behaviour and vocabulary in two cohorts of children 30 years apart – the findings are striking and surprising

The statistics suggest that boys consistently underperform when compared with girls, and schools’ efforts to overcome that deficit are failing. So, what next? Mark Roberts uncovers the key areas teachers can focus on to get boys back on track

A senior leader explains how her school has set out a clear plan to stamp out harassment of all kinds between students

Does having an older brother or sister improve your outcomes at school? It turns out the research picture is pretty varied, so how can teachers ensure that pupils reap the positive impacts of the sibling effect and avoid the negatives, asks Jessica Powell

The updated DfE guidance will come into effect in September

Teachers and school leaders with ‘challenging cohorts’ tell Tes their methods for successfully banning phones

Covid lockdowns had a damaging impact at this school – and outdoor learning has been a big part of the solution

According to the ONS, harmful sexual behaviour in children and young people is on the rise, while Ofsted has said all schools need to recognise the prevalence of sexual harassment and take steps to deal with the problem. So, what can teachers do to create a safer environment for all students? Sophie King-Hill has some advice