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The government has pledged to tackle the problem of county lines drug gangs, but targeting existing gangs won’t be enough, experts warn. Instead, we need early intervention, and teachers have a crucial role to play, finds Kate Parker

Pupils need to be able to work independently and tackle challenges in their learning alone: but how do you stop them from asking an adult for help when they get stuck? Kirstin Mulholland shares her advice

Both anecdotal and statistical evidence shows that girls, in particular, are suffering with ill mental health. Here, the experts explore the reasons behind the crisis, and how teachers can offer support

When it comes to inclusive education, reform is on its way – and policymakers would do well to learn from countries like Italy, Portugal and Finland, says Margaret Mulholland

It’s time to radically rethink the system of primary assessment and trust schools to measure progress for themselves, says headteacher Kulvarn Atwal

Literacy difficulties in children are a common occurrence. But when does poor reading become dyslexia – and does dyslexia even exist? John Morgan finds out more

The phenomenon of ‘fade-out’ – when the benefits of intervention fail to persist – is common in education research. But, as Christian Bokhove finds, this isn’t a reason to be discouraged

The link between racism and poor mental health is clear, says the Anna Freud Centre’s Natalie Merrett, as she explains how schools can tackle ‘micro-aggressions’ and protect students’ wellbeing

The pandemic prompted some schools to stream pupils by attainment in the hopes of better supporting those who were struggling. But does the practice work? Chris Parr looks at the evidence

All too often, pupils skim-read a mathematical word problem and come to the wrong conclusion: here, experts explain why removing the numbers could boost their understanding

Does underlining really make a difference in maintaining standards of neatness and behaviour? Here, two teachers share their opinions

For schools to be able to establish a whole-child approach to learning in the face of mounting pressures, the government needs to enact eight things, writes Margaret Mulholland