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Most of us have become familiar with using QR technology for track and trace during the Covid pandemic. But one pupil referral unit is using it in new ways to provide students with ‘face-to-face’ video feedback – and the results have been incredibly positive, says headteacher Adele Brown

A narrow focus on developing children’s recognition of certain words and phrases can overshadow the need to ensure they comprehend the meaning behind what they are reading, says Megan Dixon

Does having an older brother or sister improve your outcomes at school? It turns out the research picture is pretty varied, so how can teachers ensure that pupils reap the positive impacts of the sibling effect and avoid the negatives, asks Jessica Powell

There’s a balance to be struck between treating a child as an individual and taking sibling dynamics into account, writes Jon Severs

Champion sailor Sir Ben Ainslie talks about his school days – and qualifying for the Olympics in his A-level year

The DfE has published evidence it says underpins its move to end bubbles. Are teachers’ concerns answered?

Covid outbreaks among primary and secondary pupils have risen sharply in two weeks

The NEU union writes to Gavin Williamson after 100 experts sign letter saying lifting of restrictions is ‘dangerous and premature’

‘Strengthened’ DfE safeguarding guidance covers sexual violence and harassment, peer-on-peer abuse and nude images

Boris Johnson says he supports increasing length of school day after it was omitted from government Covid catch-up plans

All teacher training providers could face reaccreditation process in order to continue recruiting from September 2022

Managing menopausal symptoms was easier when lessons were online, says this teacher, who has now quit her job and gone part-time