Parents

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

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

With AI exacerbating the problem of a surge in complaints to schools, helping parents to complain more effectively is the key to easing the burden, write two experts in education law

The first term of Reception is often ‘written off’ because of the need to give basic life skills to children who are not school-ready, staff warn

Government-approved guidance has been issued for schools and parents in response to staff facing a rising number of complaints

One in six children educated at home required SEN support, government figures show, although change in methodology may be a factor in overall rise

With the number of permanent exclusions from school hitting a record high, the process is coming under intense scrutiny. Are schools facing too many hurdles in excluding pupils – or not enough? Tes investigates

The government’s child poverty strategy signals a shift towards a system where schools no longer have the added responsibility of addressing disadvantage, says MAT CEO Dawn Haywood

An international school leader in Japan says recording weekly video updates is an effective and personal way to reach out to parents – and it’s not as much work as you might think

Leaders at international schools and groups have their say on the positive outcomes from England’s review of curriculum and assessment – and explain where their concerns lie

A simple idea of parents sharing their life experiences with students over a cup of tea has turned into a powerful part of our curriculum, explains this international school leader