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If you suddenly find you’ve been timetabled to teach subjects that you know little about, don’t panic – Cathy Brownjohn, a veteran of being thrown into other people’s specialisms, has some advice to make the experience less daunting – and even enjoyable

Pit your wits against Tes’ weekly general knowledge quiz

The fresh new kit is on display; the crowds are back and murmuring in excitement; there’s a sense of optimism in the air. It can only be the start of the new school year

After all the disruption of Covid in 2020-21, the Tes team has been looking at what subject leads are doing to help colleagues brush up on their skills and prepare for the challenges of getting back on track in this school year. They spoke to subject associations and subject experts from around the UK to find out

The start of a new school year is an opportunity to remind ourselves what a privilege it is to have access to education, writes Dan Worth

Expert panel will help shape future of exams, inspection and curriculum development in Scotland

Afghans who worked with the British Council on education outreach activities are now at risk of Taliban reprisals, with thousands calling on the government to do whatever it takes to save them

Good ventilation of classrooms is seen as key to combatting the spread of Covid-19, but there’s a lot more to it than just opening the windows, as Dan Worth finds out

But government told more must be done ‘to address broader recruitment and retention needs’ affecting many teachers

University of Cambridge threatens to pull out of teacher training altogether if DfE implements proposed changes

Teachers and heads criticise ‘bizarre’ guidance suggesting that schools consider outdoor lessons next term to suppress virus