To ensure a positive outcome from the post-18 review, colleges, universities and the government must work together

Just 60 per cent of places on Scotland's new routes into the teaching profession were filled this year, new figures show

Overcommitment is a common issue among teachers, and Aidan Severs had to battle hard to get his life back from it

Teachers lack training to help pupils with mental health issues, and many struggle with their own problems, poll shows

A quip about German hairdressers should have been trimmed from Damian Hinds' big technical education speech

Education secretary to issue advice including how to support pupils who have seen domestic violence

The David Attenborough-narrated nature series reminds teacher Grainne Hallahan of some important lessons for teaching

When this teacher found out she would need treatment for cancer, her colleagues rallied around to support her

This teacher left the politics of Romanian education to teach in North Carolina in the US – and she's happier than ever

The education secretary has asked Ofsted to visit alongside the usual monitoring by the School Inspection Service

In the first of our festive book reviews, pupils review a polar bear adventure and an icy read that deals with grief

The inspectorate had been calling for more powers to monitor inspection activity in independent school sector

How students at one school in Kent set up a 'Dementia Cafe' to offer friendship and entertainment to care home residents

Ministers' comments about schools having enough funding show how removed they are from reality, says Bernard Trafford

The Olympic gold-winning sailor recalls the teacher who helped to give him the determination to succeed in sport

From grammar schools to GCSE resits, teachers should be critical of Tory AND Labour education policy, writes Andrew Otty

Secondary curricula are skewed by GCSEs – it is a triumph of testing over teaching, says Kevin Stannard

From trust to having time to pop to the loo, Tom Rogers shares the nine things that make every teacher feel content

The number of students resitting GCSE English and maths has risen significantly in recent years

John Tomsett describes misconduct hearing as 'most challenging time imaginable'

Parents’ organisation warns that schools need a change in culture to foster meaningful parental engagement

Our reporter Helen Ward takes a test (and hopes her editor doesn't read this article)

Outward-bound adventures can calm even the trickiest of our pupils. But maybe not the cows, writes Steve Eddison

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Damian Hinds wants apprenticeships to help people into skilled, well-paid jobs. But do they, asks Kathleen Henehan

This versatile recipe works with any poultry, and is perfect for a dinner party

Ben Verinder, of education PR firm Chalkstream, and Tes columnist Sarah Simons discuss the issue of student retention

They may not be backed up by research, but these seven quotes help Jo Steer to survive in teaching

Tackling challenging behaviour depends on parental input, but that is not always a given, says Lisa Jarmin

First ever fall in the number of teaching assistants as schools struggle to save cash

DfE says shares are in a blind trust and Lord Agnew complied with the ministerial code

Childline said child counselling sessions for anxiety have almost doubled in two years

Be optimistic about engaging parents, urges new guidance, but keep monitoring activities to check that they are working

Independent school pupils are seven times more likely to go to Oxbridge, according to new research

Warning comes as school leaders gather for crisis summit

No one knows your school better than the young people who attended as students – and they might just be perfect for the staffroom

The £24m Opportunity North East programme, funded by the DfE, is designed to raise school standards in the region

National director said broader focus on curriculum could highlight where courses have had to be cut

Our institutions can be glue for our broken society, argues the man who represents Britain's top independent schools

Interactive learning, such as model making, helps to engage students in Steam subjects, says one head of creative arts

Ofsted's annual report reflects Westminster's reluctance to take a stance on the issue, writes one union leader

Nicola Sturgeon grilled on cuts to specialist teachers amid claims that lack of training is leading to extreme measures

There is nothing wrong with teachers specialising in a certain year group, argues primary teacher Ian Goldsworthy

DfE set to withdraw funding from school rated as 'inadequate'

One RS teacher explains how Quizlet has enabled her students to develop an understanding of what they’re doing well and identify areas they need to improve

Figures from the Department for Education show the drop in adult education participation

The Institute for Apprenticeships is reviewing funding bands for dozens of apprenticeship standards

University and College Union told it is 'not authorised' to promote a campaign video for its college pay strike ballot

Surely we can all agree that every young person should have access to mental health support, argues Natasha Devon

Christmas jumpers, Secret Santa – festivities lurk in every classroom corner, writes Sarah Ledger. It's all too much

FE sector welcomes Damian Hinds' speech on higher technical qualifications - but concerns over T levels persist

Education secretary praises councils that prioritise free music tuition…but there will be no ring-fenced funding for lessons

Schools need to be clearer with parents about the evidence around setting homework in primary school, says this mother

As a children’s charity reports ‘unrecognisable levels of poverty’, a Scottish thinktank proposes a way to lift 40,000 children out of deprivation

615,295 special consideration requests made this summer

Universities that offer relevant courses should accept T levels students, education secretary Damian Hinds has said

Some 2.3 million children aged 5-16 do less than an average of 30 minutes' exercise per day

Almost a third of secondaries are now in the red, according to official statistics

London children almost twice as likely to miss out on first-choice secondary school than pupils elsewhere

Students from advantaged areas 5.74 times more likely to attend top unis

While there has been an increase compared to 2017, the figures remain lower than in previous years

The idea that degree apprenticeships are a realistic route into nursing 'is currently a mirage', says former minister

T levels will be worth 'the same Ucas points as three A levels', education secretary Damian Hinds will announce

New suite of qualifications at level 4 and 5 is needed to boost productivity, education secretary Damian Hinds will say

This teacher believes tightly-controlled advertising could help boost schools’ coffers – but would present plenty of ethical dilemmas

Online courses can offer reduced training costs and limits the amount of time that is required for training

Ofsted at Court of Appeal to challenge judge's quashing of damning Ofsted report

Those who come late to the profession may bring skills from business or a different perspective, writes Emma Kell

After UK government is found in contempt of Parliament, Scottish government faces similar accusation over national tests

Last night, Twitter erupted into a purr-fect frenzy of cat-as-teacher profile posts. Here are a few of our favourites…

91 misconduct panels resulted in teachers being banned in 2017-18

The Shared Prosperity Fund, which will replace the ESF after Brexit, is of crucial importance, writes Stephen Evans

Brexit vote not hitting private schools' pupil numbers but Corbyn seen as a threat

FE crises are commonly occurring because leaders' ambitions are not being checked by governors, says skills minister

The run-up to Christmas can be stressful at school. This teacher came up with some ideas to support her colleagues

Children say that transitions linked to schooling can trigger loneliness

When nearly 10,000 pupils are falling out of the system, something has gone badly wrong, says one academies boss

We reveal the qualification for which appeals are most successful – and just how rare it is for pupils to be downgraded

Darren Harrison fined £700, ordered to pay £364 costs and victim surcharge of £35

CEO of trust in BBC2's 'School' says he hopes the show has highlighted the urgent need for more funding

Hundreds of parents take the tests, as part of a 'Sats sit-in'

Politicians hear ‘shocking’ evidence that schools often struggle to provide the right support for children with autism

The regulator insists not, but Colin Richards asks 'Won't its practice on inspections inform future curriculum policy?'

Proportion of students in Scotland asking for their marks to be reviewed remains broadly similar to last year

The term is widely misunderstood, and leads to damaging practice, argues Dr Louise Kay

$100 million grant will implement play-based early childhood interventions

Timpson review will exceed original remit and look at schools illegally removing pupils

Reading Recovery participants more than twice as likely to achieve five or more good GCSEs

Scottish FE sector aims to support the economy, increase diversity and help tackle impact of Brexit

Pupils and staff interviewed and every test paper analysed by investigation

Illegal exclusion is a dereliction of duty, and Ofsted is correct to condemn it, but the schools watchdog must be sure to follow the evidence

WWF's Living Planet Report offers valuable learning opportunities for students. One deputy head provides his ideas for exploring the report in class

Ofsted are showing interest in SEND, but they need also to show that they're prepared to do something, says Jarlath O'Brien

Footballer? YouTuber? A balance can be struck between widening horizons and laying the groundwork, says Andrew Foster

More standards face IfA funding review to ensure 'value for money', as Ofsted warns levy cash 'not spent in intended way'

Education projects often flounder amid the demand for statistical measures of success, says this teacher

Union leaders raise concerns about impact of funding shortfall on SEND pupils

New figures show the long waits children face for specialist mental health treatment

Men in primary schools put up with unfair comments about their health, appearance and career progress, says this teacher