Primary

Primary teachers must provide more opportunities for problem-solving to pupils slower to grasp maths, says Jon Parsons

Every year, almost a third of children who progress to secondary school have not reached the expected standard for literacy. Changing that is one of the education secretary’s key priorities, but the reasons for literacy challenges at primary and the potential solutions are complex – and, finds Kate Parker, any changes would need to go far beyond the school gates to have an impact

We need to pay attention to children who find school challenging at a young age or they will become disengaged and disillusioned as teenagers, warns Megan Dixon

As research shows a ‘tipping point’ for maths happens in Year 3 and 4, one expert shares what teachers can do to balance the scales

When Jasmine Hill met her new class, she was astonished at how loud they were – and set about creating a tool to fix the problem

Hannah Johnson, one of Scotland’s youngest heads, talks about her school days in Shetland and running a 14-pupil island school

Up to 50 freelancers whose income has been hit by Covid will be taken on to lead cultural workshops in primary schools

Fair Isle’s tiny primary reminds us that pupils’ experiences of school differ – and that has been particularly true during Covid, says Henry Hepburn

The relentless drive to find improvement in everything can be exhausting – sometimes, let’s just say ‘well done’ and leave it at that, says Megan Dixon

Exclusive: New reading framework will help end ‘vicious circle’ of ‘demotivating’ reading difficulties, writes minister

While young children often say they want to be a footballer, a ballerina or, increasingly, a YouTuber when they grow up, it is important to teach them at an early age about other potential career pathways so that they are better informed about the direction they wish their futures to take, says James Evelyn

Gavin Williamson confirms that autumn phonics check for Year 2 pupils will be repeated next academic year