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Most of us have become familiar with using QR technology for track and trace during the Covid pandemic. But one pupil referral unit is using it in new ways to provide students with ‘face-to-face’ video feedback – and the results have been incredibly positive, says headteacher Adele Brown

A narrow focus on developing children’s recognition of certain words and phrases can overshadow the need to ensure they comprehend the meaning behind what they are reading, says Megan Dixon

Does having an older brother or sister improve your outcomes at school? It turns out the research picture is pretty varied, so how can teachers ensure that pupils reap the positive impacts of the sibling effect and avoid the negatives, asks Jessica Powell

There’s a balance to be struck between treating a child as an individual and taking sibling dynamics into account, writes Jon Severs

Champion sailor Sir Ben Ainslie talks about his school days – and qualifying for the Olympics in his A-level year

Managing menopausal symptoms was easier when lessons were online, says this teacher, who has now quit her job and gone part-time

The updated DfE guidance will come into effect in September

While prior knowledge is often an excellent tool to support further learning, it can sometimes be a hindrance, too, finds Christian Bokhove

Pit your wits against Tes’ weekly general knowledge quiz

The Covid pandemic has left teachers so exhausted that the summer holidays couldn’t come soon enough. Now that it’s here, it’s crucial that staff take time to properly relax

The virtual school headteacher for East Lothian talks about how her time at primary made her feel invisible, her fond memories of a difficult school merger and the importance of a child-centred approach to behaviour management

The argument over the best way to engage children in learning continues to rage – but the choice is not as binary in practice, writes the Tes editor