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The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for UK schools
Tuesday
31st Mar 2026
Most secondary teachers ‘regularly’ see mental health-related absence
More than three-quarters of teachers also routinely see their students experiencing ‘social difficulties’, according to NEU survey on mental health in schools
5 ‘superpower’ prompts that boost primary pupils’ maths resilience
Pupils’ lack of perseverance with tackling maths problems led this international teacher to introduce a checklist of five simple questions designed to develop their metacognitive skills
High expectations doesn’t have to mean above-average grades
If we’re striving for more inclusion then having an accountability system that judges ‘achievement’ using national average outcomes is a problem, writes one MAT chief executive
Most teachers see impact of racist or misogynistic social media
Nearly one in 10 teachers have experienced sexualised comments from students, according to an NEU survey on the influence of social media in schools
Monday
30th Mar 2026
Polanski: White Paper will ‘entrench failings’ in school system
Green Party leader Zack Polanski headlines the NEU teaching union’s annual conference, speaking out against academisation, Ofsted and current school funding
Three-quarters of teachers consider quitting due to burnout
Most teachers say stress at work has affected their teaching, with one in three describing the impact as ‘severe’, NASUWT research shows
How to combat the decline of drama in schools
The number of entries for drama at GCSE and A level has halved since 2010. Hetty Steele explains how teachers can help students to realise the subject’s true value
My week as...principal of Kellett School in Hong Kong
Paul Tough talks to Tes about a typical working week running one of the oldest international schools in Hong Kong as it celebrates its 50th anniversary
IB reveals plan for AI chatbot to help teachers
Artificial intelligence is ‘an area of significant concern’ for schools, says the International Baccalaureate’s chief digital officer – but it has incredible potential ‘if used mindfully’
Schools relying on donations to cover basic costs, teachers warn
Teachers in the most deprived areas of the country are more likely to say their school cannot afford to run extracurricular activities, NEU survey finds