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We use the term all the time in education without acknowledging that we are often making a value judgement, not an objective one, writes Jon Severs

For those with eating disorders, voicing concern about how thin they look is likely to be met with denial and may even inadvertently encourage further weight loss. Instead, teachers should switch the focus from eating habits to the student’s wider mental health, alleviating external ‘triggers’ such as workload where possible, says Megan Ravenhall

Helping pupils develop their language skills at an early age may prove pivotal in dealing with problematic behaviours later on – and may ultimately mean the difference between academic success and failure, finds Alex Quigley

Students need safeguarding training as well as staff, says one leader, who explains his approach

Research reveals the types of teacher most likely to use the online national academy and what keeps pupils engaged

After the rapid rise of cognitive science in recent years, you’d be hard-pushed to find a teacher who hasn’t yet bought into its evidence about the brain processes involved in learning. But now, a warning has been issued about educators applying ‘lethal mutations’ of the research in classrooms. So, could the cognitive science bandwagon be grinding to a halt, asks John Morgan

About two boys in every classroom are colour-blind, but researchers say a lack of diagnosis is blighting their education. Christina Quaine hears how a new diagnostic app from University of Sussex academics could transform many children’s school experience

Adults and adolescents react differently to incentives and reprimands – and you should bear that in mind when handling behavioural issues, says Megan Dixon

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Pop star Gabrielle recalls her school days – and the English teacher who inspired her to take up songwriting

The lack of honest discussion about the limitations of cognitive science could be damaging to education, warns Jon Severs

DfE wants schools to launch tutoring ‘as soon as possible’ – but training for non-teachers not available until November