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But education secretary says Scottish councils will face stricter teacher targets next year and threatens to enshrine in law the hours that pupils spend in class

Public sector employers are being ‘inconsistent, rigid and unimaginative’ in response to requests for flexible working, says Unison

Uniforms can lead to ‘greater gender inequalities’ in physical activity among primary school-aged children, finds University of Cambridge study

Lengthen the school day to help disadvantaged pupils, says report – but leaders warn that this would require significant extra funding

The goal is to ensure Curriculum for Excellence remains ‘fit for purpose’ – views would be sought in an exercise similar to the recent ‘national discussion’ on Scottish education

A huge increase in children waiting for autism assessments since the pandemic proves current frameworks don’t work and better multi-disciplinary partnerships with schools are needed, says Anne Longfield

DfE minister spoke in the House of Lords today to give new information on attendance and the plan for an out-of-school register – here are the key points from her speech

Making significant changes to an academy: four key points from updated DfE guidance

A combined authority leader explains how they have been working with schools in the North East to help meet family needs and improve children’s education experiences

The executive director of research at the National Institute of Teaching explains why a major review of teacher development strategies aims to have a far-reaching impact

TIDE aims to bring together data to explore how or what approaches to teacher training, classroom practice and CPD impact pupil outcomes

Education ‘cannot continue with current levels of capital funding’, says Northern Ireland’s new minister