Behaviour

No child has been permanently removed from Simon Flowers’ all-through school in 15 years. Shifting to a ‘zero-exclusions’ approach isn’t easy and it takes time, the head explains – but it’s worth it to avoid the long-term impact of such an action

The right stories can do wonderful things around helping young people to understand other people’s feelings, according to the founders of Empathy Day

Teaching learners to surf has been shown to reduce anxiety and re-engage them with education. But how does the approach work?

The no-excuses, retributive mindset is an unforgiving one – and pupils end up paying a high price, says Mary Meredith

Desks in rows were a Covid safety measure – but this primary teacher says they’re staying in her classroom

The mistaken belief that pupils are either left-brained or right-brained can be harmful in teaching, says Jonathan Firth

It’s a fact that students sweat more when they hit puberty and, in some cases, the resulting smell can be unpleasant – and may even lead to bullying. To help a student tackle their BO, teachers need to broach the subject sensitively and explain how to deal with it effectively, says Simon Creasey

Young people are increasingly vulnerable to abuse online – so how can schools help to safeguard students from the darkest parts of the web?

Covid has compromised elements of Year 7 transition but has also had some unexpected positive effects, report finds

The curriculum can help stop sexual harassment and abuse in schools, explains Jenny Fox, of the PSHE Association

Exclusive: Nearly half of 11- to 18-year olds get little or no positive messaging at school about being LGBT+, poll shows

Covid has had a profound effect on so many students. What they need now is the consistency, routine and kindness that teachers and schools can offer