The latest workforce figures from the Department for Education (DfE, 2024a) show that the retention crisis is not abating. The most recent figures covering 2022/23 show that 39,971 teachers left state ...

Poverty is on the radar of many schools, charities, and policy-makers. However, between the political rhetoric and most people’s limited lived experience of hardship, poverty can often be ...

Recent years have seen a focus on inclusion. The pastoral systems and structures in schools support inclusion and the socialisation and personal development of learners. Effective pastoral care ...

This episode looks at the opportunities and risks presented by artificial intelligence (AI) in schools, offering advice and suggestions for whole-school AI policy and strategy as well as for teaching, ...

Researchers from the University of Bedfordshire studied 43 papers and reviews and have compiled a list of 12 barriers and four motivators and facilitators. The research was commissioned after the ...

Without effective feedback, our students cannot improve and will not succeed. John Dabell offers 12 pieces of practical guidance for effective feedback practices ...

Getting transition right is crucial for secondary schools, but a range of issues can arise during the process. A primary specialist, Tiffnie Harris, considers 10 potential problems for secondary ...

Adaptive teaching: Students benefit from encouragement to persevere, specific feedback about small next steps, and in-the-moment responsive adaptations - Adobe Stock ...

In the high-pressure environment of schools, managing staff stress and preventing burn-out are vital for maintaining a positive and productive workplace.

No matter what strategies we adopt to reduce absenteeism, it will involve a focus on parental engagement. Paul Jenkins offers ideas and advice for schools looking to boost student attendance Missing: ...

In this article, we will delve into a framework for cultivating effective study habits that cater to the specific needs of neurodivergent learners, enabling them to thrive academically.

Improving inclusion in mainstream schools will be “at the heart” of the Department for Education’s work in the coming Parliament.