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Five main changes that schools are making to tackle workload have been identified by research – but leaders say efforts are being hampered by a lack of staff and funding

A new NFER report reveals flexible working can boost recruitment and retention – but schools and trusts have to be proactive and willing to make it work

After Northern Ireland endures its worst-ever year for school attendance, officials blame the impact of Covid and mental health issues

While building positive relationships is crucial for behaviour, Scottish schools must not forget about setting clear expectations and boundaries, says this secondary headteacher

The growing trend of teachers posting classroom videos can create issues for schools, students and staff, says safeguarding lead Thomas Michael

Consider ‘visual impact’, avoid playing fields and four other instructions for schools installing temporary buildings due to RAAC

WhatsApp messages between senior government officials claim Gavin Williamson had ‘not wanted to give an inch’ to trade unions by backing masks in schools

New legislation should help to keep children safer online – here’s what schools need to know in terms of their safeguarding role

Two separate reviews find many school leaders think the National Tutoring Programme works but is unsustainable once government funding ends

Union leaders and special schools warn extra funding announced to support teacher pay increase will not be sufficient

When reading education research, it’s important to look at the spread of a study’s data, rather than just accepting the average result, warns Christian Bokhove

Union leaders question investment and warn that AI will not be a ‘silver bullet’ to fix teacher workload