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The DfE is introducing enrichment benchmarks to push schools to deliver more extracurricular clubs – but research shows that teachers are already working unpaid and out of hours to deliver such activities

Analysis of 2025-26 attendance rates so far shows absence levels remain similar to figures from the same time last year

The profound change happening in Scottish education makes it more important than ever to support colleagues and pupils, says outgoing SLS president

Inclusion in Practice is a sector-led project to provide examples of what successful inclusion looks like. Research lead Elin de Zoete outlines five key learnings for schools

Scotland’s outdoor education bill should be matched by a commitment to build teachers’ confidence in this area, say these researchers

By introducing four new core sports across its 20 schools, Redhill Academy Trust bolstered attendance, with a particular benefit for disadvantaged pupils. Ellen Peirson-Hagger hears how it did it

From an introductory phone call to a visit from the CEO, this trust has used a number of approaches to ensure trainees feel supported

Uneven spread of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities puts ‘significant pressure’ on inclusive schools, warns report

Lack of guidance on using the SEND register leaves schools under- and over-recording pupils as needing support for special educational needs and disabilities, say leaders

The latest cohort brings the total number of hub lead schools to 57, with more expected to be announced

The government has said that schools should ensure that any student who wishes to study triple science at GCSE can do so, but concerns have been raised over a lack of teachers

Education committee chair Helen Hayes asks education secretary for ‘specific’ steps being taken to involve schools and parents in plans as ‘equal participants’