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A school business manager says hiring great support staff requires the same skill, effort and time as great teachers – yet too often is overlooked in its importance

The West Midlands merger involving 63 schools had been escalated for a decision from the minister because of its ‘novel nature’

The Cambridge academic talks about the ‘conspiracy theory’ of why, despite all the evidence, oracy is yet to be introduced into the curriculum, and whether the Labour government will make the change

To ensure the best professional development for teachers now and in the future, it needs to come from within the profession and should not be dictated by government, writes Sam Gibbs

The government faces four big decisions on education funding in next month’s Spending Review, according to experts

Should schools have to report the use of restraint and seclusion? This is one question MSPs are asking as they seek teachers views’ on proposed new legislation

Biggest teachers’ union urges the Scottish government and councils to put a ‘fair and acceptable’ offer on the table

With teacher shortages across the world, schools are increasingly looking to online teaching as a solution. One international headteacher shares his advice for implementing this effectively

Reading a slew of educational books may not be the best way to make your teaching truly evidence-informed, suggests Christian Bokhove

The CEOs of two multi-academy trusts seeking a merger explain how they think it will benefit both – from easing financial pressures to improving SEND support

Students often ask why we study literature, and there isn’t always an easy answer. But, in a way, this is exactly why it’s so important, argues this international school English teacher

Funding for Early Language Support for Every Child has been extended as part of government work testing SEND reforms