Secondary

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?

Exclusive: Nearly half of 11- to 18-year olds get little or no positive messaging at school about being LGBT+, poll shows

Making politics engaging is essential when your students can vote at 16, says teacher Laura Thomas

Six things we learned from Ofqual’s confirmed plans for an autumn exam series for GCSEs, A levels and AS levels

Passionate subject specialists can overcomplicate things – but they can also fire up enthusiasm, says Tabitha McIntosh

Creating a fully formed story out of thin air is a big ask – but there are powerful ways to guide your students

Covid halted geography fieldwork, but now schools must focus again on this vital element of education, says Steve Brace