Primary

Critics claim there is too much focus on grammar in schools – but these linguists argue that teaching grammatical terms has huge benefits for learning

Thomas the Tank Engine may not be the most obvious curriculum hook, but at The Cavendish School, they harness the much-loved TV show to teach children about self-identity

The Welsh government is aiming for all primary school pupils to receive free school meals by September 2024

Schools will be asked to ‘signpost’ parents to walk-in centres for 5-11 jabs next month

Michael Tidd outlines the contradictions, confusion and frustrations in the Schools White Paper for school leaders – from grammatical errors to policy ideas that lack detail or the cash to make them a reality

As research finds that exposing children to the language of science and the natural world in key stage 1 engages them with literacy and aids progress, Kate Parker chats to the academics to find out more

Primary head Brian McLaren wanted to be a primary teacher ‘right from being a wee boy’. He shares insights from his career – including his wish to see more men enter the early years and primary workforce

Primary assessments should not go ahead as normal, as disruption to learning has not been felt ‘evenly’, headteachers’ leader warns

Children whose only year of uninterrupted education was in Reception are struggling with ‘social aspects of learning’, school leaders warn

A good knowledge of grammar leads to better writing, says Jon Severs, but that doesn’t necessarily mean pupils should be drilled in technical terminology

Schools minister says national assessments will help show the impact of the pandemic to identify where support is needed

Grammar teaching approach does not improve Year 2 pupils’ writing, finds study