Primary

One-off high-stakes tests should be replaced with more regular online assessments of primary school pupils, according to a new report

New trial aims to tackle ‘urgent need’ for technology to prevent the spread of coronavirus among pupils and school staff

The increase in school funding announced in the Budget was widely welcomed – but why are only secondary-age students getting extra catch-up funding, asks Mary-Louise Clews

Every year, almost a third of children who progress to secondary school have not reached the expected standard for literacy. Changing that is one of the education secretary’s key priorities, but the reasons for literacy challenges at primary and the potential solutions are complex – and, finds Kate Parker, any changes would need to go far beyond the school gates to have an impact

A Scottish primary has been thrust into the media spotlight after encouraging all pupils to wear a skirt to school, but it is not alone

But there is a case for vaccinating children who are more vulnerable to Covid due to underlying health conditions, says expert.

We need to pay attention to children who find school challenging at a young age or they will become disengaged and disillusioned as teenagers, warns Megan Dixon

As research shows a ‘tipping point’ for maths happens in Year 3 and 4, one expert shares what teachers can do to balance the scales

A primary teacher has shared his findings after looking into which apps are used most in classrooms

The fact that six- and seven-year-olds are claiming to have watched violent TV show Squid Game raises the issue of children accessing inappropriate content, says Henry Hepburn

Head Michael Tidd looks in depth at the new Assessment and Reporting Arrangements documents for KS1 and K21

The new DfE Literacy NPQ encourages a focus on cursive handwriting and a ‘fidelity’ to phonics