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We all want to learn from our practice, but you can’t always trust your conclusions about what works, says Dylan Wiliam

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The actor and writer talks to Tes about drama, drawing and getting drenched on school trips

Classroom interruptions over the course of a year can result in up to 20 days of lost study time, according to research. Simon Creasey discovers why such distractions hamper pupils’ progress and outlines what teachers can do about it

Services that provide pupils with answers to academic questions are popular but they present teachers with a quandary: how do you prevent ‘help’ from overstepping the mark? Simon Creasey writes

In our response to Covid’s impact on schooling, we should shift the focus away from learning loss and on to learning disruption, urges Margaret Mulholland

It’s estimated there are around 4,000 Afghan refugees in our schools, and it’s crucial we give them the space and time to talk, writes this teacher

Kinza Louise Barrett takes down three of the most common misconceptions about maternity and shared parental leave

When it comes to putting a behaviour plan together, it’s crucial to know what’s been happening and where you want to get to, writes Jarlath O’Brien

Student disclosures can go unnoticed or be dismissed, research shows – here’s how to make sure you identify every one

On World Mental Health Day, Kate Parker speaks to Mind about the growth in school anxiety and what you can do about it

Tes presents a round-up of the biggest education news stories and features from the past week