Primary

Scotland risks falling behind if it does not take a more evidence-based approach, says Anne Glennie

Ofsted sets out ‘dos and ‘don’ts’ for history teaching based on visits to ‘outstanding’ primary schools

Nearly all schools involved in new Covid impact study report children are struggling with language and communication

Erasmus played ‘massively important role’ in creating confident languages teachers, warn linguists

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the literacy hour – and its impact is still felt in primary schools, says Michael Tidd

Headteachers say DfE’s ‘non-committal’ response on whether sports fund will continue next year is ‘badly judged’

A teacher convicted of sexual offences against primary pupils has been banned permanently from the profession

Heads and teachers urged to sign open letter to Gavin Williamson calling for cancellation of new Reception Baseline Assessment

In a poll, 1,400 teachers reveal how their schools are in breach of DfE ‘duty’ to provide daily collective worship

Chris Dyson has noticed something unusual among staff and Year 6 pupils since Sats were cancelled – they’re having fun

The introduction of the times tables test has reignited the debate about the optimum way to teach children basic multiplication. Learning by rote is the traditional approach, but that might not be the best solution, academics tell Grainne Hallahan

NEU delays plans to ballot for a boycott of high-stakes primary school assessments