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 ...

Continuing his series on the potential of retrieval practice, spaced learning, successive relearning, and metacognitive approaches in the classroom, this time Kristian Still focuses on the ‘spaced’ ...

Great teaching is, of course, central to better pupil engagement. Drawing in your pupils by using a range of teaching techniques and tricks will ensure that they remain connected with their learning.

Educational disadvantage is complex. Researcher and educator Sean Harris explores why tackling the impact of poverty in schools requires assessment – not assumption. He examines flaws in how we ...

Staffing, scheduling and the Pupil Premium While no-one would argue against the merits of offering pupils the chance to experience a wider curriculum and to participate in enjoyable and enriching ...

For those of us working in schools the Prevent duty forms part of our regular safeguarding updates. In that regard, it is presented and understood as “common sense” guidance to help prevent vulnerable ...

There are several holes in the government’s plans to introduce the Advanced British Standard. Sarah Hannafin sets out why ministers must go back to the drawing board When the prime minister announced ...

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.

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, ...

School counselling services are a common response to mental health and wellbeing challenges, not least those caused by Covid-19 and lockdown. New research findings have shown us exactly when and how ...

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. Goal-setting ...

What is dual coding and why should you consider it as part of your teaching? Steve Burnage offers 16 ideas for using dual coding as well as some ‘don’ts’ for classroom teachers ...