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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

The Girls’ Schools Association chief executive talks to Tes about drama school, diversity and D:Ream

We sent our whole school on an elephant safari to teach pupils the importance of protecting the habitats of endangered animals – and we didn’t even need to pack our trunks, says Ewen McLeish

A decade ago, a consensus formed as to what effective professional development for teachers looked like. In 2018, Harry Fletcher-Wood and Sam Sims argued in Tes why they thought that consensus was mistaken. Now they’re back to tell you what you should be doing instead

The lack of joined-up research on the benefits of joined-up handwriting has led to the tide turning against the cursive style, as the latest official literacy guidance attests. Kate Parker reports

Knowledge organisers can help to build subject familiarity but unless your students know the appropriate place to introduce the facts they have learned, such tools may be more of a hindrance than a help, says Alex Quigley

Extracurricular activities can be invaluable for students but they need purpose, interaction and, most importantly, fun, writes Gregory Adam

Creating a school culture where mental health can flourish doesn’t need to be complex – one teacher offers some tips

It’s Dyslexia Week, and James Oddy shares his tips and tricks on managing the disorder as a teacher

The LAST technique helps businesses to retain customers – and it works wonders with pupil behaviour, says this teacher