By linking up with employers, colleges can play a key role in tackling the UK productivity crisis, writes David Hughes

John Widdowson, of New College Durham, replaces Sir Trevor Philips, who stood down from the post at the WEA in July

Reflecting on her own experience with online threats, hate and shaming 20 years ago, Monica Lewinsky urges teachers to tackle cyberbullying

Cambridge academic Sara Baker on why play is vital for learners throughout school – and for teachers, too

Colleges offer a wide range of programmes for students – uniform approaches to learning are restrictive, writes Tom Starkey

Petition demands that all pupils in Scotland have access to counsellors, amid fears of a deepening mental health crisis

Students need influential role models in the classroom that are confident talking about LGBT matters, writes Sean Finch

It's not hard to see the real meaning behind all of the educational jargon coming from the DfE, writes Bernard Trafford

Teachers owe it to all pupils to raise expectations and provide foundational knowledge, writes Andrew Otty

The current list of books for GCSE English reads like a 'greatest hits' – let's mix it up, says one head of English

The Institute for Apprenticeships has a clear remit and has made good progress, says the Department for Education

When the joy of teaching has been buried under workload pressures, read one of these great books, says Stephanie Keenan

A sixth-form college principal says government policy makes him fear for the future cultural fabric of society

Bristol City Council told to go back and consult parents over plans to cut high needs budget

Business studies teacher expressed his love for sixth-form student and 'his wish to touch, snuggle and kiss' her

Teachers are ideally placed to understand and communicate the data protection needs of students, writes Lord Jim Knight

Instead of investing in AI, let's refine our assessment skills – and make marking less of a chore, says Yvonne Williams

Children's homes hit back at heads' claims that their areas are unsuitable for children in care due to gangs and drugs

Academy trust that refused to take more children in care backs down – but only after minister puts name to DfE order

Concerns raised that support staff are an ‘underpaid, undervalued part of a school team’

Shortage of teachers and social conditioning blamed for persistent under-representation of girls studying A-level physics

Warning comes after the education secretary calls for apps to help develop children's communication and reading skills

PE teacher who was sacked after viewing porn on his school laptop says 'I will not be venturing down that avenue again'

DfE report finds black families 68 per cent more likely to choose a church school yet 'significantly less likely' to gain a place

A disaster while revisiting Enid Blyton demonstrated to Lisa Jarmin the dangers of nostalgia

The idea that apprenticeships are a lesser option could not be further from the truth, says Lady Cobham, of the 5% Club

Ampleforth College and Downside School 'prioritised the monks and their own reputations over the protection of children'

The government had hoped that all employers would be able to access apprenticeship funding online by next April

London South East Colleges, established two years ago in a merger, says it is 'delighted' to join chartered institution

Dance teaches children the values of hard work, resilience and teamwork – and it's great fun, writes one school governor

Scottish exams body expects to see a rise in allegations that teachers have given inappropriate help to students

Five ways that the government can help schools with disadvantaged pupils, according to a study published by the DfE

Children in some areas are five times more likely to have graduate staff in early years than in others, charity reveals

Pearson develops AI program for marking essays, as Hinds calls for 'more effective and efficient' assessment

High-performing schools tend to promote a culture of positivity in everything they do, say researchers at one thinktank

Whatever your A-level results, if you want to learn while you earn, a degree apprenticeship could be worth exploring

The genre is awash with great fiction writers, but this crop really deserve teachers' attention, writes this YA fan

Further education offers routes to achieve your goals, regardless of how you do in GCSE and A level, says Stephen Evans

New research identifies how high-performing schools are closing the attainment gap between rich and poor pupils

If I behaved in the classroom as Boris behaves in politics, I would be disciplined, writes one teacher

Study of regional differences in early years attainment suggests that variations are due to ethnicity and wealth

The attainment gap between schools in London and the rest of England can't be explained just by ethnic mix, says report

Harris academy trust 'shocked and dismayed' about over-aiding at academy that replaced controversial Downhills Primary

Schools that can't afford teacher pay rise having to consider cuts, despite DfE assurance on funding

The Education Policy Institute recommends further research into the impact of Reception class size in England

College leaders tend to be wary of appearing flush with cash. Not the man behind Bolton's university-college merger...

The UK is home to some of the world’s best edtech companies – ministers are finally catching up, says Caroline Wright

We shouldn't view edtech as a threat to teachers – it is there to support great teaching practice, writes Cat Scutt

Teenage asylum seeker in Glasgow achieves outstanding exam results despite living in fear of deportation

More than 10,000 pupils at an expanding academy chain in the North will be offered lessons in Mandarin Chinese

Teachers seem in a rush to teach books that are beyond our child's age range and that can be damaging, says Simon Smith

Wide Horizons, which hosted outdoor activities for tens of thousands of pupils, blames lack of council funding

With results looming, Natasha Devon reflects on how schools and pupils cannot be judged on grades alone

Who has to retake the tests and what are your options?

SQA chief executive hails 'stability' of Scottish system on day that thousands of students receive their exam results

The figures that reveal the huge scale of the operation that ends with students getting their crucial exam results

We bring you all the breaking news and analysis from SQA results day 2018

Over the coming days, students who have had their results will be able to get advice and support on the end of the phone

Education secretary outlines five areas where the edtech industry could 'create a step change in education'

Like Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas, colleges have for too long been the unsung heroes, says AoC boss David Hughes

The ESFA wants to ensure that more funding reaches 'frontline' provision - but stops short of capping management fees

A quarter of colleges suffered attempts to knock their internet services offline last year, research by Jisc shows

College success in the National Student Survey should be viewed objectively, writes college chief executive Ian Pryce

NBA legend LeBron James' I PROMISE School in Ohio will provide its students with free bikes, meals, and college tuition

A slew of exam data will be published tomorrow – here are 7 tips on what to keep an eye on during SQA exam results day

What will your pupils be reading this summer? These are the major releases tipped for the top of the bestseller charts

Exams are incredibly stressful – but work hard and the effort can pay off immeasurably, says one hopeful Edinburgh pupil

As GCSE results day approaches, here’s what to do if you think a student’s mark is wrong

Teachers deserve to do nothing in the holidays – and pupils shouldn't have to get holiday jobs, says Bernard Trafford

Department will not publish methodology for determining pay grants for schools until after consultation on teacher pay

Scottish schools have been 'hammered' by austerity since 2010, says Labour after commissioning independent analysis

Remote-controlled robot with rotating head allows children to join in with class from hospital

Tes Scotland gets an exclusive look behind the scenes of the exam body at its busiest time of the year

As crime, poverty, and mental health issues increase, pupils need to be taught life skills. And yet, our schools are obsessed with teaching facts

Training pupils to be effective questioners will transform their research skills, say this teacher and school librarian

The nature of modern teaching means that teachers are in fact the perfect human missile

Even if you don’t get the news you want from Tuesday's exam results, it’s far from the end of the world

Not every teacher has a long summer break, writes Tom Starkey. So forget your classroom worries and embrace the holidays

Forget fidget spinners and loom bands. The next phenomenon is never far away. Here's how to stay ahead of the curve

Conducting your own research will help you determine if a programme is a good match for your school, says the EEF

Schools are now akin to sausage factories – is that why young adults don’t decide to become teachers anymore?

Own your exam results this Tuesday – whatever they are

Damian Hinds' speech on social mobility almost completely ignored the work done by colleges, writes Andrew Otty

If you spot a pupil over the summer, sometimes the only way to protect your dignity is to flee, writes Stephanie Keenan

Additional resits for applied generals, such as BTECs and Cambridge Technicals, will be available beyond this summer

Planning a productive summer of sorting and sun-chasing? Here one head explains what your holiday will really look like

When is SQA results day 2018 and what are your options?

NEU executive members look at 'national action' over teacher pay deal, but joint general secretary focuses on positives

The system no longer celebrates sports days, school plays or the joy of Harvest Festival

Food bank charity warns it is under pressure to provide for families that rely on free school meals in term time

Children living in poverty reluctant to get changed for PE because they are ashamed of 'skinny' bodies

Union analysis finds this is the first year time in at least a decade that DfE has not accepted STRB pay award recommendation in full

Union warns hubs alone are not enough to retain and develop MFL teachers

Skills minister Anne Milton, FE commissioner Richard Atkins and AoC urge colleges to apply for restructuring cash

The perceived success or failure of students is so often linked to exam results – but schools should celebrate all kinds of achievement

Ahead of A-level results day 2018, Tes offers a guide on what you can do if you think a student has got the wrong mark

Don't want to end up sipping sangria next to your students? Follow these tips to avoid awkward encounters

Schools run by cash-strapped Northamptonshire council had hoped to receive government money for improvement

Almost 1,000 approved providers have not delivered a single apprenticeship, according to the AELP

Former head admits unacceptable professional conduct but panel finds that a teaching ban would not be appropriate