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More than 400 schools across the UK have been unable to open after heavy snowfall, with weather warnings still in place

The number of children missing education has increased by a staggering 19 per cent in a year. One headteacher explains what this really means, and how schools can help these vulnerable children

Why a tiered system for education, health and care plans would radically improve support – and two other core ideas the government could use to solve the SEND crisis

But Sir Martyn Oliver stops short of agreeing that inspectors should fail a school on safeguarding if students are seen with phones, in letter seen by Tes

There is much riding on the government’s upcoming White Paper, but the sector has already shown great innovation in a system designed not to be inclusive, writes Margaret Mulholland

What impact will the RISE attendance and behaviour hubs and schools White Paper have on classroom disruption this year? Tom Bennett looks ahead

Chris Woolf joins the three-school trust following the retirement of Kate Alcock

Six multi-academy trust leaders are among the education figures included in the New Year Honours list

As schools wait for clarity on the coming curriculum reforms, there are some key areas that it makes sense to focus on, says Mark Enser

From the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill to new RSHE guidance and a possible big update to KCSIE, Luke Ramsden looks at potential safeguarding policy changes in 2026 schools should know about

What difference will the Employment Rights Bill, schools White Paper and pay awards have on school finances this calendar year? Julia Harnden looks to the challenges ahead

The convergence of numerous decisions on pay, funding and workforce will mean the risk of industrial action is high this calendar year, writes Alistair Wood