Research

Secondary school students who switch to a different set mid-year don’t tend to post better scores, research from the National Institute of Teaching suggests

Climate change and sustainability education must be ‘woven’ into the wider curriculum in schools and connected more clearly to careers, according to UCL report based on a survey of teenagers

Some pupils skipped lunch altogether when the food standards were trialled, according to DfE research that reveals the challenges of implementing stricter rules on school meals

The dangers of schools being drawn to the cheapest catering contracts are highlighted in a report, which also says schools are being left with fewer choices and higher prices as catering companies fail

A significant proportion of students with low prior attainment report that their maths lessons move on before they have understood the topic

Screens have become embedded in schools, but there’s now a backlash fuelled by fears over children’s wellbeing and learning. So, is the situation as dire as some suggest? Tes speaks to screen time researcher Peter Etchells to find out

The Teaching Supply Alliance aims to give schools a ‘one-stop’ overview of research and policy reports on how to best recruit, retain and develop teachers

An intervention found that explicit teaching of mathematical reasoning leads to progress in the subject – but how does it work? Jasmine Norden asks the experts

Tes investigation reveals just 5 per cent of schools are graded by Ofsted as having both strengths and weaknesses, despite the watchdog’s initial claim that report cards would provide more granular insight

Scheme risks giving pupils ‘unnecessary’ second breakfast – but can also improve attainment and behaviour, research finds

The latest key stage 4 data reveals a marginal uptick in the national average at Attainment 8 and a record proportion of students being identified with SEND

Teenagers are increasingly likely to rush through a text and give a quick, wrong answer, according to Pisa tests. Alex Quigley offers advice on what to do if this is happening in your class