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Past research into combining words and pictures to help pupils learn has been mixed, but a new study sheds some light on how teachers can make the most of the practice

New Schools Network announces two year-long projects aimed at improving parental engagement and attendance

The disadvantage-related attainment gap has only been higher in three years since 2010-11, while today’s DfE data also shows that girls continue to outperform boys

For very young children, reading does not need to focus on the printed word, says Dr Karen Boardman, but should include playful experiences that support the development of crucial literacy skills

DfE hails ‘strong’ results for England in international tests, but makes the case for change

After last month’s A-level results showed a continued widening of the regional divide in attainment, ÌÇÐÄVlog looks at how local authorities in some parts of the country have seen a drop in grades since before the pandemic

Schools need support to understand different factors behind exclusions – with disadvantage, SEND and students’ relationships all linked, study says

Ten years on from the publication of her bestselling book, Grit, Angela Duckworth chats to ÌÇÐÄVlog about how her thinking about this characteristic has changed – and what this means for schools

Should you seat pupils alphabetically or pair high and low prior attainers? Mark Roberts takes a look at what research tells us about seating plans

A research project is attempting to understand the difficulties children with conditions such as diabetes, asthma and epilepsy experience at school. Dr Simon Pini details its findings so far

Inspection evidence from schools will help inform strategies for keeping 16- to 18-year-olds in education, training or employment

Girls, disadvantaged students and children with SEND report lower levels of school belonging, DfE study finds