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 ...

When it comes to great teaching and pedagogy, the sequence of learning trumps everything – and our new goal is pedagogical content knowledge. Ben Harding offers some insights into what this means in ...

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 ...

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 ...

Reform is needed to the SEND system and government plans will be set out in the Schools White Paper this autumn ...

School attendance is a priority for all schools. No matter what your context, it is vital that you do not leave attendance to chance. Paul K Ainsworth considers four ideas to try and ensure high ...

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 ...