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In the first of a two-part series, Ormiston Trust CEO James Murray explains how schools and trusts can embrace the power of youth social action projects

Pastoral leadership takes more than just being ‘good with the tough kids’, says Mohamed Ibrahim – you also need to apply research to the role

With parents having to readjust to office working, schools must do what they can to help them solve the ‘logistical puzzle’ of drop-offs and pick-ups, says head Charlie Minogue

This week’s essential education news includes the two main parties revealing plans to tackle post-Covid pupil absence and an appeal to Ofsted to reduce the fear of inspection

The life-changing power of schools does not have to be switched off when the afternoon draws to a close, says Janet Adam

Addressing ‘avoidable absence’ is still a clear focus for policymakers, but what do we really know about what works? A 2022 evidence review from the EEF shed some light on the problem, as Kate Parker found out

Northern Ireland schools receive advice on changes to RSE and lessons on issues such as birth control and abortion rights

Pupils should take a lead in planning how to make the environment around their school safer for them when they are walking or cycling, says Karen McGregor

School climate and curriculum are contributing to the attendance crisis, suggests Jean Gross – and it’s time to do something about it

Would you talk to your pupils about your sexuality? Your health issues? Your additional needs? Meet the teachers who do...

With more and more pupils identified as having special educational needs, Jean Gross argues that ‘SEND’ is an increasingly useless label – and that it’s time for an alternative

Children affected by homelessness are also coming to school tired and hungry, a survey finds