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A plan to introduce FRT in nine schools in Scotland had to be halted after an outcry – but what are the big concerns?

Almost 60 days after the new pupil premium templates were released examples of how the documents should be filled in have arrived – which should make schools’ lives a lot easier, even if they are a tad late

Longer school days could tackle the attainment gap – but government won’t put its money where its mouth is, says Geoff Barton

New Chartered College of Teaching research has identified numerous innovations and issues from the pandemic that schools need to be aware of to help inform future practice

The sudden appearance of a long-called-for travelcard for Glasgow ahead of the COP26 conference proves that the authorities can tackle teacher workload if they really want to, writes Henry Hepburn

A leading education lawyer offers a rundown of key legal issues schools need to ensure they are familiar with as pupils become more savvy with their rights

Nadhim Zahawi’s call for longer school days to boost learning sounds like a logical premise – but does it really work? Examples from history suggest it’s not as simple as it sounds...

With traffic back to pre-pandemic levels, what can schools do to reduce car use outside their gates?

School leaders offer their thoughts on the Budget’s extra catch-up funding and how it can help – and what more was needed

The chancellor has set out how much money schools can expect in the next three years – but big questions remain

The Budget offered some small wins for education – but it is hard not to feel short-changed, writes Geoff Barton

With the COP26 global climate conference coming to Glasgow, Emma Seith looks at the key role that schools will play in tackling the climate crisis – and how we can empower students to make a difference