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NASUWT calls for statutory restrictions on phones in schools, saying the current government guidance exposes staff to challenges from parents

The rise of AI means it’s now easier than ever for online images to be misused, leaving schools in a precarious position when it comes to their presence on social media, warns safeguarding lead Thomas Michael

The long-term impact of the pandemic is now manifesting in young pupils’ behaviour – but the Zones of Regulation offer a solution, says this international school leader

The House of Lords votes in favour of a statutory ban on phones in schools, despite the government strengthening its guidance on this issue last month

‘Bad’ behaviour is damaging teacher wellbeing and disrupting learning, despite successive governments trying to tackle it. Could findings from behavioural psychology and child development hold the answer? David Robson takes a look

The Council of International Schools’ executive director talks exclusively to Tes about the need for international schools to diversify their leaders, staff and curricula – and the threat that ‘nationalistic measures’ pose

There’s a growing focus on increasing pupils’ sense of ‘belonging’ in schools, but to succeed we need to find ways to ‘operationalise’ the concept, writes Jean Gross

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

Exclusive polling revealing the impact of social media in schools comes as the government is considering a ban for under-16s

Regular opportunities for young people to engage with business, government and communities are vital for their life readiness, says GEMS chief Dino Varkey

The government is considering restricting or banning children’s use of social media. How might this impact schools?

Banning under-16s from social media would not remove the problem – and it could deny schools their role in empowering young people to protect themselves from danger, writes Simon Lightman