Secondary

State schools can learn a lot from private schools about preparing students for Oxbridge applications, says Will Yates

Instead of worrying what exams will look like, teachers should focus on the things they can control, writes Kate Watts

The pandemic has revealed a desire among FE staff to focus on pedagogy and evidence-based research, writes Jonny Rees

Since connecting with other advanced practitioners on Twitter, Stacey Salt says she is empowered, inspired and grateful

Barriers to higher-level apprenticeships for learners, training providers and employers must be removed, says research

One college has a maths teacher who dons Christmas fancy dress every year – and it has a big impact, says the principal

From data analysis on Christmas hits to Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land, Rebecca Atherfold shares her festive maths ideas

Why does it vanish at key stage 4? This art form is great for wellbeing and it can help teenagers to find their voice, says Laura Tsabet

What would an education unencumbered by the traditional exam system look like? Alistair McConville looks at examples from across the globe

The impact of coronavirus on qualifications is just one of many things occupying secondary schools, says this head

Taking notes is a fundamental part of learning, particularly in secondary schools. John Dunlosky and Stephen T Peverly outline what effective note-taking looks like, busting numerous teaching myths along the way

When pupils entering secondary education are unable to read, how can you expect them to study Shakespeare? One school grappling with this problem is trying out an innovative solution: hiring a primary teacher to give young people a grounding in the basics of literacy and numeracy. Emma Seith investigates how the approach is working in practice, and how it could help to close Scotland’s stubborn attainment gap