Secondary

Yesterday

15th Oct 2026

The rising problem of ‘hasty reading’ and what teachers can do about it
Teenagers are increasingly likely to rush through a text and give a quick, wrong answer, according to Pisa tests. Alex Quigley offers advice on what to do if this is happening in your class
Girl reading pages fast

Thursday

8th Oct 2026

Why toilets and isolation are key barriers to Year 7 belonging
Feeling overwhelmed and high levels of distrust have also been identified as core challenges in a new study into primary to secondary transition, finds Jasmine Norden
Students walking on stepping stones

Wednesday

30th Sep 2026

Why Love Island and MAFS should be on schools’ safeguarding radar
There’s an increasing focus on how online content is influencing young people’s attitudes towards sex and relationships, but we shouldn’t forget the impact of what they watch on TV, says safeguarding lead Charli Faux
Teen watching TV

Monday

28th Sep 2026

How should teachers respond to students’ incorrect answers?
Students will inevitably give wrong answers during questioning, but what teachers say in response really matters, writes Mark Roberts, who looks to research for advice
Throwing away rubbish

Tuesday

15th Sep 2026

What can England learn about vocational and technical pathways from other countries?
France and the Netherlands offer models of how to embed vocational pathways pre-16 – here, Loic Menzies and Taylor Hughson explore their impact
Apprentice working

Tuesday

1st Sep 2026

Should English teachers be asked to teach sex education?
New RSE guidance recommends reinforcing learning about sex and relationships across the curriculum, including in subjects like English. But what would this look like?
Sex education book

Monday

3rd Aug 2026

Why schools must consider the ‘ecology’ of reading
Our understanding of how young people learn to read has never been better, so why are so many pupils still not choosing to be readers? Adam Lancaster suggests that ecological factors could be at play
Pop art illustration of a girl reading a book

Wednesday

29th Jul 2026

What the bestselling books for teens tell secondary teachers
Secondary schools are being pushed to boost reading, but what is the best way to do that? Rufus Thomas looks for clues in the Waterstones’ bestseller list about what teens actually want to read
Secondary books

Wednesday

8th Jul 2026

You’ve heard of the manosphere - but what about the risks of the femosphere?
While national conversations have drawn attention to the dangers of boys being exposed to online misogyny, the harmful influence of the ‘femosphere’ and the ‘pink pill’ philosophy on girls has been growing unnoticed, finds Zofia Niemtus
Pink pill

Tuesday

9th Jun 2026

What not to say to students experiencing exam stress
The language adults use when talking about exams can inadvertently add to students’ stress, writes Katherine Radice, but reframing your approach can help lessen anxiety
Statue with finger on mouth

Thursday

21st May 2026

Why children stop enjoying maths in Year 7
By the summer term of Year 7, students are far less likely to say they enjoy maths than they were in Year 6, writes David Thomas, but schools can take steps to tackle this trend
Boy working out math problem

Tuesday

19th May 2026

Why group work is growing in US and Swedish maths classrooms
Group work using ‘vertical, non-permanent surfaces’ is a staple of Building Thinking Classrooms – a pedagogical approach gaining traction across the Atlantic. But how well does it work?
Numbers on wall