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While some staff may have energy for summer schools, others will need a break ‘after the year they’ve had’, sector leader warns

In the run-up to the Scottish Parliament election, the political parties have been quiet about one key issue for teachers – cutting class sizes

There’s a fine line between ensuring the right to protest and maintaining the duty to safeguard students, but as Grainne Hallahan finds, young people’s growing engagement with big issues is worth nurturing in the classroom

The DfE says flexible working will help retention – but not if part-time means working extra hours, says Yvonne Williams

The Teachers’ Pension Scheme is under attack – and it isn’t just a private-school problem, says David James

The government has set aside £750k to tackle rape culture in schools – but is money alone enough, asks Ian Rivers

Teachers need to protect our work-life balance – the ever-accelerating hamster wheel helps no one, says Yvonne Williams

LONG READ: Longer school days are predicted to be key to a 4-year Covid recovery plan due to be unveiled by the PM next month. William Stewart examines whether this means a bust-up with teachers’ leaders.

Technology has led to an overload of electronic paperwork, including lengthy pupil reports, says Michael Tidd

If you look at how the education secretary portrays his tenure, you might think it a success, says Yvonne Williams

Most private school scholarships still require a ‘very substantial’ financial contribution from families, says report

With the Covid vaccine not widely recommended for pregnant women, Emma Sheppard looks at the issue of their safety