Edtech

Technology can be helpful and liberating in schools, but Kenneth Primrose says teachers must foster wisdom and self-control around the use of devices

The parents of a child who died by suicide after accessing inappropriate material at school explain why they are campaigning to make the government, Ofsted and schools aware of the importance of ensuring that e-filtering and monitoring systems are working properly

Caroline Wright writes exclusively for Tes to explain why BESA is looking at legal action against the government over funding for Oak National Academy – and why it’s just another example of history repeating itself

New government guidance outlines key steps for schools and multi-academy trusts to take to make sure they get the most out of their edtech purchases

A MAT chair of trustees and edtech CEO outlines why, despite reforms aimed at helping schools with their buying decisions, there will always be a need to know how any tool fits into a wider strategy

As edtech becomes more commonplace across school estates, is it time to provide leaders with more information about the firms they are buying products from? Dan Worth reports

After schools embraced edtech in the pandemic like never before, the vice chairman of NAACE explains why it’s the wrong time to pull the plug on a programme designed to help them adopt technology as effectively as possible

The Tes Schools Awards ceremony was held in person for the first time in three years and celebrated the amazing achievements of schools and teachers

Almost 280,000 devices are apparently winging their way to pupils – but how much credit can the government claim?

The recent controversy over contracts put school management information systems in the spotlight like never before – but now, thanks to the rise of multi-academy trusts and a sharper focus on tech within education, schools stand to benefit from systems that better suit their needs

The app is designed to teach children about Covid and other respiratory viruses and how people’s immune systems protect them

A roundup of Tes’ most popular articles from the past week, including how schools are preparing for Sats, the issues with SEND support and the launch of a DfE survey to help schools with energy price rises