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Pupils who are neurodiverse often face bullying and higher rates of suspension, warns DfE

Pupils of all ages can benefit from witnessing evolution in real time – and it’s now possible in schools, say this researcher from the University of Bath

Education secretary’s announcement comes as MSPs call for action to address teacher supply – with primary teachers unable to find steady work and secondaries at ‘crisis point’ over staff shortages

Most new international schools will be in Asia – but in some areas, rapid growth is leading to ‘enrolment pressures’, according to one research paper

A shortage of specialist skills among school staff for helping pupils with additional support needs has been highlighted by a Scottish parents’ organisation

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