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Why is it still taboo for teachers to declare that they will not work all hours of the day, the weekend and the holidays? Emma Sheppard reports

Disbelief at SQA suggestion that students studying instruments hit by Covid restrictions ‘learn a different instrument’

From maintaining 'bubble groups' to dealing with learning loss, research identifies new sources of stress for teachers

Bullying in the workplace can make a teacher's life miserable – here we ask experts about the support that is out there

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If teachers can keep on top of students’ slang, it gives them an advantage in identifying any possible safeguarding issues, writes Ann Mroz

How can schools support staff in returning to the classroom following the Covid-19 lockdown?

While some pupils with SEND may have struggled with learning from home in lockdown, others will have benefited. But which group was in the minority? And what does that mean for how teachers should support all pupils with SEND to transition back to school in September? Chris Parr and Helen Amass talk to the experts to find out

DfE says schools allowed to postpone teaching compulsory RSE lessons until summer 2021 because of coronavirus

New poll reveals heightened stress and anxiety of teachers amid school closures and online learning during pandemic 

Make-up lecturer from Scotland has been busy transforming herself into famous faces during the coronavirus lockdown

Union says bullying is 'rife' in order to drive out expensive older teachers, while psychotherapist reports 'massive increase' in teachers seeking counselling

The innovative people, projects and products featured in this year’s prestigious ‘Edtech 50’ list are unveiled

"I firmly believe that it is only through listening and engaging with young people in groups such as this that we will be able to make any real or meaningful change," says chair of exam board's new student group

By this time of year, teachers may be starting to feel close to burnout. Gemma Corby looks at the science of exhaustion

The countdown is on to the first break of the school year – here Gemma Corby explains how to make the most of half-term

International analysis finds secondary teachers in Scotland spend far more time teaching than those in other countries

Being awkward about asking for what you’re worth could be costing you dearly – especially if you’re a woman, writes Vivienne Porritt of #WomenEd

Teaching might be a female-dominated profession but it is only just starting to confront one of the biggest challenges for women in the workplace: the menopause. Schools are now, at long last, beginning to tackle this great taboo, write Emma Seith and Dave Speck – and talking openly about the subject is providing enormous relief to teachers who have been suffering in silence

The lunch ‘hour’ is fast becoming a thing of the past, consumed by competing pressures and demands on schools. Why is this happening, and what impact do shorter breaks have on students’ mental and physical health? How is the culture of a school affected – and should the government step in? Emma Seith and Dave Speck investigate

A Twitter thread has revealed a lack of support for teachers dealing with period pains. Kate Parker looks into the issue

Peer-on-peer sexual assault in schools is under scrutiny again because of a lack of ministerial action, says one parent

There are very good reasons why sex and relationships education is being made mandatory, argues Natasha Devon

Working in a toxic school? You’re not alone. We must share our experiences and help each other to detoxify our workplaces