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While teachers may disagree about the extent of the educational change in the past 12 months, most recognise that the pandemic dramatically moved the goalposts. Now, says James Biddulph, schools will need a more flexible approach to curriculum design – and a clearer sense of purpose – if they are to better meet students’ needs and future-proof their learning

Teachers had no choice but to develop their digital know-how when the pandemic hit. But now that the majority of staff and students are back in the classroom, Tristan Kirkpatrick has some practical suggestions to help school leaders ensure these hard-won skills won’t go to waste

The president of the NASUWT recalls his own school days, his reasons for working in education and airs his views on MAT leaders’ salaries

Policymakers must resist the temptation to make a carbon copy of another nation’s ‘successful’ education methods, argues Christian Bokhove

Pit your wits against Tes’ weekly general knowledge quiz

The president of primary school leaders’ association AHDS talks to Tes about her memories of a bullying maths teacher and the historical figures who she would want to join her in the perfect staffroom

We’re told that teacher CPD is the key to Covid catch-up and retention – but it must be led by schools rather than the government, says Jon Severs

Neurodivergent pupils are not being defiant when their behaviour does not conform, warns this autistic teacher

These are some of the darkest days I’ve known as a head, says Patrick Moriarty – but we need to face our shame head-on

Speech technology has had an ‘astounding’ effect on students who find writing difficult, says Blair Minchin

SEND is full of acronyms you may not be familiar with – our handy guide will help you understand them

An unwise drinks decision on a school trip resulted in a frosty reception and a valuable lesson about rewards for Nathan Burns