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The DfE’s ambition for all schools to be in multi-academy trusts by 2030 could cause ‘trust quality’ issues, a new report warns

Baroness Barran accused of leaving heads ‘out in the ether’ without official guidance on transgender issues

International schools can play a big role in solving global problems – but to wield this power they must embed themselves in their local culture, says the director general of the International Baccalaureate

Don’t miss your round-up of Tes’ must-read news and analysis from the past week, including the announcement of teacher strikes and what this industrial action will mean for individual teachers and schools

New research shows ‘controlling sounding voices’ didn’t gain cooperation from 10- to 16-year-olds, but do these findings translate to the classroom?

Minister says schools could spend pupil premium on extending free school meals – but union boss warns this funding is already under ‘unsustainable pressure’

Changes to the university admissions process announced by Ucas last week will have a major impact on schools. Here Carl Cullinane, of the Sutton Trust, explains what’s changing and why

New DfE data shows pupil absence rates hit 14.3 per cent across all schools at the end of last term, largely due to illness

The investigation will examine links between persistent absence and factors such as economic disadvantage and SEND

Using research to empower teachers is vital to boost outcomes – but it must be applied correctly to have the most impact, says Calum Davey, executive director of research and best practice at the National Institute of Teaching

Relationships and sex education lessons need to focus on healthy, respectful relationships if we are to tackle the scourge of sexual harassment and violence, say experts

Don’t miss your round-up of Tes’ must-read news and analysis from the past week, including Rishi Sunak’s ambitious plan for maths, a warning to schools over Covid and flu infections and tips to improve teacher wellbeing