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Senior leaders operate in two ways – they are either ‘groups’ or ‘gangs’, according to one theory. Gangs develop out of fear and can be devastating, spreading anxiety through school – but there are steps you can take to make things right, says Maria Williamson

Gamblers often find a winning run is more satisfying than the prize itself. Simon Creasey explores whether classroom reward schemes that tap into the same motivational triggers are a useful or harmful tool

How can teachers support their pupils to thrive if they are not thriving themselves amid the stresses of the pandemic, asks Megan Dixon

Parents concerned that their child may have additional needs are turning to the internet for answers owing to the complexity and inaccessibility of the SEND system. Unfortunately, this is causing problems for schools and the pupils involved – so how best can teachers navigate this sensitive area? Grainne Hallahan investigates

Research suggests that children who are obese are more likely to suffer mental health problems than other children – and, among several damaging knock-on effects, it’s harming their attainment at school, finds Irena Barker

The findings of a study exploring the effects of homeschooling in April are ‘shocking’, says Christian Bokhove

Three-quarters of teenage girls have been sent unsolicited nude photos – but there’s very little they can do about it, says Jessica Ringrose

Integrating non-native speakers into the classroom is an important job for any teacher – one literacy lead offers advice

DfE policy contains ‘grey areas’ that are still ‘exploited by people up and down the country’, a head who led a legal challenge has warned

Dyslexia is one of the most common learning challenges in schools and teachers often opt to use the Comic Sans typeface to support those individuals. That, finds Jon Severs, may be the wrong decision

Major research flaws often go unnoticed and are passed along until they become received wisdom, says Christian Bokhove, who points to the academic urban legend surrounding spinach

Studies have shown that introducing plants to your classroom can not only boost air quality and improve your mood but may also help learning to flourish, finds Simon Creasey