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Tes investigation leads to warning that teachers and pupils need ‘urgent help’ to deal with rising levels of violence

Paper by former DfE adviser says uncritical use of generative AI tools in schools could trigger a ‘cognitive collapse’

Systems for parents to complain to and about schools are not working for anyone, argues NAHT’s James Bowen, who says the hope is that change will come soon

Evelyn Forde explains why education needs to do more to ensure the voices, experiences and insights of people of colour are embedded in education – not seen as add-ons

Rusting fire escapes, legionella and classrooms that reach 53C: a lack of funding for buildings maintenance is putting pupils and staff at risk, leaders tell Ellen Peirson-Hagger. Will government intervene before disaster strikes?

Improvements to school inspection are essential to drive up standards in schools, says education secretary

Fines and sanctions can improve attendance in the short term, but risk alienating pupils and damaging trust in staff

Pontefract is described as ‘the founding base of a new northern hub for Ark’, with merger due to take place next September

New guidance by the Information Commissioner’s Office offers advice about how to avoid accidental data breaches due to hidden data in files

In ‘The Anxious Generation’, Haidt makes the case that social media and smartphones have ‘rewired’ today’s teenagers, but his critics say the evidence tells us something very different – and that banning phones won’t bring the salvation he promises

The head of wellbeing for international schools group GEMS Education talks to Tes about its major new initiative to help children live long and healthy lives by introducing meaningful ‘micro habits’

First minister makes ‘plea’ for better use to be made of the ‘trusted relationships’ schools have with families