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The lack of proper data on children not in school obstructs efforts to support the vulnerable, says an MP who has introduced a bill to create a not-in-school register

The latest Tes Schools Wellbeing Report, released this morning, highlights school staff’s opinions on workload, funding and confidence in their roles

Geoff Barton to take role after Labour said its Curriculum and Assessment Review will explore how to weave oracy into lessons throughout school

The country’s biggest exam board will test how AI can be used to provide ‘quality assurance’ to human marking

Calls for more support for schools after children’s commissioner report shows children are waiting ‘far too long’ for mental health treatment

Tes’ education news round-up includes the lowering of the target for recruiting secondary teacher trainees and controversy over Gillian Keegan’s Ofsted ‘punch’ comment

Humza Yousaf made the admission when quizzed about a Tes Scotland exclusive revealing almost one in five probationers have opted out of this year’s induction scheme

Over a third of Scottish pupils have an ASN, but that figure would be lower if school buildings and cultures were developed with all pupils in mind, says expert

As part of The Big Help Out happening later this year, ASCL’s Geoff Barton explains why he believes it is important schools find the time for volunteering efforts

Head of artificial intelligence at Globeducate, Clara Hawking, explains the focus of her work and why she believes it is vital both teachers and pupils are taught about this emerging area

Report calls for schools to be given the resources they need to reduce suspensions

Leaders voice concerns about school meal contracts tied into PFI deals after one head apologises to parents for ‘completely unacceptable’ food