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A quarter of schools closed early this week as the UK had its hottest June day on record – with leaders calling for urgent action to cool classrooms

The international sector is seen as an investment opportunity, but the schools that will thrive are those that build trust with their parents and local communities – not those that simply rely on their brand, writes Federico Verri

NEU issues warning as government highlights updated guidance for schools on what to do during heatwaves, with England facing record-breaking temperatures this week

An international leader explains why they are now setting more homework that does not require any device use, and bringing back physical student planners

International schools, with their changing pupil populations, tend to be well-practised in supporting new arrivals – but what about helping those children who are leaving? Teacher Clair Draper spotted a gap and took action

Giving vulnerable boys access to a trusted adult mentor can help tackle educational disadvantage and ward off malign influences, says this trust leader

The language adults use when talking about exams can inadvertently add to students’ stress, writes Katherine Radice, but reframing your approach can help lessen anxiety

All teachers know the signs of children who are slowly disengaging in school, but what we’re not good at is stepping in to support them before they reach crisis point, says Gloria Dalafu

The rise of the ‘manosphere’, and its potential to incite aggressive behaviour, has become a national talking point. But what does research tell us about the scale of the problem and how schools should respond? David Robson investigates

Responding to the government consultation, the NAHT school leaders’ union also warns of the risks of an ‘overreliance’ on edtech and AI tools in schools

The government has suggested that young children’s transition to school must start on Primary Offer Day, but what does this look like in practice? Molly Devlin sets out her trust’s approach

Robert Tarn reflects on his time as a trust CEO and now working for an international schools group on what great education looks like, whatever the context