Research
The latest from the world of education research including pedagogical studies, national school survey data and classroom case studies
Thursday
19th Mar 2026
Scrap smart uniforms, say nearly half of secondary teachers
An increased focus on inclusion and cost means some schools are revising their uniform policies. But teachers are divided and leaders are less convinced of the need for change, exclusive polling reveals
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6.5% teacher pay rise 鈥榬isks reversing鈥� recruitment gains
Teachers will need at least a 7 per cent increase over three years to keep pace with other professions, says National Foundation for Educational Research
Tuesday
10th Mar 2026
Allegations of cheating in primary tests up by a fifth in 2 years
Number of investigations into 鈥榤aladministration鈥� reaches highest level since Covid, despite the Reception baseline assessment no longer being monitored
糖心Vlog Wellbeing Report: Teachers warn of SEND and workload pressures
糖心Vlog鈥� Teacher Wellbeing Report 2026 also reveals what teachers really think about pupil behaviour, career progression, flexible-working opportunities and more
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Why Uta Frith is wrong about girls and autism
Don鈥檛 dismiss the female presentation in the rethinking of the autistic spectrum, argues Dr Sue Franklin