Secondary

Teaching learners to surf has been shown to reduce anxiety and re-engage them with education. But how does the approach work?

If we are going to make changes to how students’ abilities are assessed at the end of their schooling, we must make sure that equity is at the heart of any proposals, says Alex Quigley

Outdated league tables continue to reflect society’s preoccupation with a hierarchy of Scottish education in which 5 Highers is still considered the ‘gold standard’

A DfE panel has proposed changes to languages at GCSE but has something been lost in translation?

Glasgow school says it is taking ‘a hot-housing approach’ to getting students ready for assessment

The national mood may be lifting but, for teachers, GCSE and A-level grading crowns a ghastly year, says this head

It’s a fact that students sweat more when they hit puberty and, in some cases, the resulting smell can be unpleasant – and may even lead to bullying. To help a student tackle their BO, teachers need to broach the subject sensitively and explain how to deal with it effectively, says Simon Creasey

DfE plans to base GCSEs solely on the 2,000 most frequent words will overlook communication skills and culture, say experts

After realising that his students were struggling to grasp complex processes in chemistry lessons, Lewis Stewart used a research-based approach to turn these concepts into narratives that are more memorable – and his tales have had a happy ending

Covid has compromised elements of Year 7 transition but has also had some unexpected positive effects, report finds

For some reason, exam board OCR seems to believe there is only one gender, says Tabitha McIntosh

Exam board asks teachers to vote on GCSE and A Level texts and module names. But what are the choices on offer?