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Addressing ‘avoidable absence’ is still a clear focus for policymakers, but what do we really know about what works? A 2022 evidence review from the EEF shed some light on the problem, as Kate Parker found out

Here are five recommendations from experts speaking to an MPs’ committee today about how schools could be better supported to teach digital literacy and online safety

In a keynote speech, the shadow education secretary also confirms Labour would legislate to ensure parents cannot avoid paying the proposed VAT on private school fees

Northern Ireland schools receive advice on changes to RSE and lessons on issues such as birth control and abortion rights

Pupils should take a lead in planning how to make the environment around their school safer for them when they are walking or cycling, says Karen McGregor

But experts sound warnings over data privacy and the reliability of AI in addressing the school attendance crisis

Schools minister Damian Hinds tells Tes that pupils with ‘mild anxiety’ should not be kept off school, as DfE rolls out attendance hubs

Trusts’ leader says DfE attendance measures are not enough and a ‘much more systemic response’ is needed

Headteachers and trust leaders back return as watchdog promises to publish its response to the coroner’s Regulation 28 report relating to Ruth Perry’s death on 19 January

Scottish Greens say being taught medical skills is routine in some countries’ schools, and that Scotland should follow suit with school-based first-aid training for all

Computing science uptake has been on a downward spiral for years – but if the right action is taken, the situation can be reversed, finds Emma Seith

As the year gets under way, Jo Facer offers small tweaks to help you get on top of your workload and claw back more free time