The solution to soaring rates of school absence is simple – but expensive. Is this why both Labour and the Conservatives have avoided it in their recently unveiled attendance plans? Geoff Barton...
The government has confirmed it will legislate “in the coming months” to require all schools to share their daily attendance data in a bid to help them identify and respond to absence trends.
With record numbers of teachers quitting the chalkface, embracing flexible working practices is no longer a choice for secondary schools. Neil Renton discusses how his own mindset has evolved
This episode of the SecEd Webinar discussed why vulnerable students can often struggle to attend secondary school – and what we can do about it.
Schools will be able to issue “work notices” ahead of planned strike action requiring certain staff to work as part of proposed minimum service level (MSL) regulations designed to ensure the...
Many schools use some form of online provision to support vulnerable students or those at risk of dropping out. But how can we work with students, families, and providers to plan and deliver this...
More than 1 in 5 children and young people in England aged 8 to 16 had a probable mental health disorder in 2023, with prevalence rising as pupils get older, NHS figures reveal.
The winter season will exacerbate the economic hardship that many have faced this year. Sean Harris, doctoral researcher in the consequences of poverty, examines practical ways in which teachers and...
The work and dedication of our support staff can often go under the radar. Joanna Parry urges schools to recognise the contribution of their support staff during Stars in our Schools on November 24
In their book, From EdTech to PedTech, Dr Fiona Aubrey-Smith and Professor Peter Twining want to change the way schools think about digital technology. Here they offer six elements for successful...
