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Primary head Michael Tidd says knowing Ofsted will only call on a Monday has already changed his perception of the working week – but wonders if it will have some unintended consequences

Emma Seith explores whether a growing emphasis on wellbeing in international schools is shifting the dial on traditional notions of success

With primary schools facing a drop in numbers, a new report warns of the financial impact – and suggests ways to address the problem

Students spending more time in school leads to a small improvement in GCSE outcomes, says Education Policy Institute report

The author of a study showing that pupils in schools with longer days perform better outlines his key findings, but says further research is needed into how additional hours are being spent

A full guide to teacher entitlements regarding both maternity pay and leave

One academy trust explains the success of networking CPD events in helping teachers on maternity, paternity or adoption leave to return to work

Researchers say understanding the concept of working memory is crucial. But to make a difference in schools, better training, screening, assessments and curricular design are needed, finds Holly Korbey

Shadow education secretary Damian Hinds has criticised the government’s policy to apply 20 per cent VAT on independent school fees in a parliamentary debate today

In the new Conservative shadow cabinet, the Lothian MSP replaces Liam Kerr, who moves to become shadow justice secretary

Primary schools are using more exam-conditions tests – even though Scotland has its own national assessments – because they generate ‘a robust calculation of a child’s attainment’

There has been a ‘notable’ drop in schools’ use of the controversial attendance code B for pupils who are learning off-site, new analysis shows