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Children need more ‘meaningful opportunities’ to enjoy the creative elements of writing, charity urges

Consultation shows only ‘a narrow majority’ in favour of the changes to holidays, as schools are told to prioritise new curriculum and improving attainment

The Confederation of School Trusts responds to Ofsted’s Big Listen consultation

Biggest teaching union sets out 10 demands for the next government, including free school meals for all pupils, an end to mandatory primary testing and SEND support reform

Delegates at the union’s AGM this week will be asked to back a motion condemning Glasgow’s plans to cut 450 posts – and possible strike action if other councils follow suit

As Scotland plays warm-up matches against Gibraltar and Finland this week, this teacher suggests ways to harness football fever in the classroom

A poll of school leaders and teachers reveals the issues they are most concerned about ahead of the general election

Failure to hit Scottish government teacher number targets will not result in the ‘totality’ of funding being withheld – ‘mitigating factors’ will also be taken into account

Northern Ireland’s Education and Training Inspectorate is ‘determined to lower the stakes but raise the impact associated with inspection’

The attainment gap may not be top of the to-do list for the next government but it’s a growing issue that cannot be ignored – especially as it could shape the future of the country for years to come, says Carl Cullinane

Amid growing calls for mobile phones to banned in schools and with the Scottish government due to publish guidance, Emma Seith investigates how schools are handling the issue

Tom Bennett has also called on the next government to expand mainstream AP provision