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Debates about phone bans often ignore the longer-term benefits that come from teaching pupils to survive without constant distraction

If we want students to leave school with truly meaningful experiences and skills, we must ensure that these are built into school life in a logical, structured way

A quarter of parents avoid reading to their children because they lack belief in their own ability, finds Parentkind poll, as schools contend with ‘weaker language foundations’

One deputy head reflects on why parents are growing increasingly anxious for their children – and says the best solution is more discomfort, not less

Researchers find a notable decline in students’ sense of control over their academic outcomes as they progress through key stage 3

One year on from starting his first job as a headteacher, Tomas Duckling reflects on the key things he has learned – from the importance of laughter to always focusing on the ‘main thing’

Union leaders have warned that the penalty notice system is ‘clearly not working’ following latest data

The number of children with speech and language challenges is increasing. Ellen Peirson-Hagger hears from one specialist setting about the techniques it uses to support learning that all schools could adopt

School leaders fall into the trap of thinking that introducing a new approach will fix a problem – but often it isn’t the approach itself that is the issue, writes Thomas Kent

Remaining lead hub schools are also confirmed by the DfE, bringing the total to 93, as one of the national attendance and behaviour ambassadors speaks exclusively to Tes

A senior leader at Cornwall Education Learning Trust explains why it has moved to a more reflective appraisal process based on half-termly conversations

Concerns emerge after 12 out of 103 new inspection report cards show duplicated language, despite different inspectors visiting the schools in question