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KS3 Alliance launches national call for evidence on ‘overlooked’ phase
Schools and trusts are asked to help define the purpose of early secondary years amid concerns that students can lose engagement after Year 7
Girl on stepping stones
Suspensions climb fastest in Years 2-4, data shows
Overall suspension rate is dropping but still climbing in primaries and remaining high among disadvantaged pupils, FFT analysis shows
Suspensions and exclusions has risen slightly in primary schools despite overall fall.
Teacher pay award to be funded through pension savings
But this does not guarantee that every school will have the funds to fully cover the rise
Teacher pay award to be funded through pension savings
LEGO learning expert to join international schools group
Bo Stjerne Thomsen has been appointed to bring ‘greater scientific rigour’ to learning and teaching across Nord Anglia’s 90 schools – and help the group harness the power of AI
LEGO learning expert to join international school group
International teaching: 5 pieces of advice before applying overseas
International recruitment season is upon us – but for those considering going abroad, there are some fundamentals to consider before any applications, says this experienced teacher in China
International teaching: 5 pieces of advice before applying overseas
Japan is a world leader for maths - what can we learn?
With Japan ranking top for maths among OECD countries in Pisa 2025, Zofia Niemtus speaks to UK primary teachers attempting to replicate Japanese approaches to the subject
Montage of England and Japan maths
Surge in secondaries using lockable pouches for phones
Schools must not bear costs of statutory guidance making schools phone-free, chancellor warned ahead of Budget
Data suggests increasing numbers of secondary schools are using pouches.
Play-based learning helps boost maths in KS1, study reveals
Teaching Year 2 pupils to reason about maths through games and practical activities boosted attainment, EEF trial finds
Play-based learning helps boost maths in KS1, finds study