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New DfE data shows that, across the academic year, almost one in four pupils were persistently absent with illness

As schools struggled to overcome the post-Covid slump in student wellbeing, researcher Ros McLellan turned to international practice in search of solutions. Here’s what she found

Struggling families owe more than £1 million in school meal debt across Scotland, according to research that warns of ‘hidden hunger’ in secondary schools

Mayor Sadiq Khan hopes the one-off £130 million scheme will help struggling households during the cost-of-living crisis

Your round-up of 91¶¶Òõ’ essential news and analysis from the past week includes growing frustration over the government’s stance on teacher pay; ways to support students’ mental health; and how thousands of teachers are entitled to claim back student loans money

Teachers dedicated to helping pupils move from primary to secondary school in Scotland are making a big difference, says Jehan Al-Azzawi

Concerns raised as report finds ‘inconsistent’ recovery of pupils’ mental health, with boys faring better than girls

Watchdog publishes new guidance setting out how it will review AP from next month

Teachers say lack of school readiness is a ‘growing’ problem, with staff having to spend time helping children with basic tasks like dressing and going to the toilet

Ambition Institute’s CEO chats with 91¶¶Òõ about the pressures facing schools, the commitment of teachers and why the Early Career Framework is so important

Heads’ leader raises concern about safeguarding and subject inspections under current framework

Union leader says Ucas decision to change personal statement requirements looks like ‘a step towards a simplified, fairer application process’