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Exclusive polling revealing the impact of social media in schools comes as the government is considering a ban for under-16s

Regular opportunities for young people to engage with business, government and communities are vital for their life readiness, says GEMS chief Dino Varkey

The government is considering restricting or banning children’s use of social media. How might this impact schools?

Banning under-16s from social media would not remove the problem – and it could deny schools their role in empowering young people to protect themselves from danger, writes Simon Lightman

Exclusive polling comes as the government appears to move towards greater regulation over children’s social media use

More and more schools are introducing lockable pouches for students’ smartphones to prevent access during the day. But how do the pouches work, how effective are they and are they worth the cost? Ellen Peirson-Hagger investigates

Charity seeks 10 schools to take part in a three-year, funded programme focusing on internal provision and inclusion

DfE research shows that school-based day nurseries are on the rise, and that schools have the most qualified staff

If today’s children are going to tackle future global challenges, they will need a spirit of togetherness – and that can start with schools countering the ‘me, me, me’ social media attitude, says Roy Blatchford

A new free AI tool for schools will help students create scientific solutions to climate challenges, argues Project Earth founder Becky Parker

A former deputy head explains how her ‘Pint for Mike’ campaign, launched in memory of her late husband, is encouraging more young people to donate blood

And three-quarters of teachers say that homelessness has led to pupils doing poorly in assessments, research shows