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Exclusive polling comes as the government appears to move towards greater regulation over children’s social media use

More and more schools are introducing lockable pouches for students’ smartphones to prevent access during the day. But how do the pouches work, how effective are they and are they worth the cost? Ellen Peirson-Hagger investigates

Charity seeks 10 schools to take part in a three-year, funded programme focusing on internal provision and inclusion

DfE research shows that school-based day nurseries are on the rise, and that schools have the most qualified staff

If today’s children are going to tackle future global challenges, they will need a spirit of togetherness – and that can start with schools countering the ‘me, me, me’ social media attitude, says Roy Blatchford

A new free AI tool for schools will help students create scientific solutions to climate challenges, argues Project Earth founder Becky Parker

A former deputy head explains how her ‘Pint for Mike’ campaign, launched in memory of her late husband, is encouraging more young people to donate blood

And three-quarters of teachers say that homelessness has led to pupils doing poorly in assessments, research shows

Children in nappies in Reception is a significant issue for staff and pupils alike, but if we embrace new guides, we can begin to tackle this, argues Gail Brown

Student wellbeing is ‘no longer an add-on’ or ‘a side topic’ – it is ‘a key measure of a high-performing school’, says ISC Research 

However, a union leader warned that there is still more to do to ensure all schools are promoting an inclusive environment

From toy ducks and bears to the value of culture fairs, here are the key insights from COBIS’ conference on developing a sense of belonging in international schools