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A lawyer explains why Labour’s proposed tax plans have got private schools considering their options on staff pay – but the law is clear on what actions they can and cannot take

Bringing paternity pay in line with maternity pay would bring schools and trusts in line with similar public sector institutions that recognise the value in this approach, says Emma Sheppard

In this edition of our Big Debate webinar, three trust leaders discuss the increasing range of flexible working opportunities on offer to their staff. But are initiatives like these enough to attract more teachers into the profession?

Teachers and school leaders have been holding Northern Ireland’s school system together amid the political turmoil – but they can’t be expected to do that for much longer, says Tony Gallagher

Despite the problems schools are facing, the reality is that public concerns lie elsewhere – and so will politicians’ priorities for now, says Sam Freedman

Leaders of multi-academy trusts formed predominantly of small schools tell ÌÇÐÄVlog how they’ve joined forces in an effort to protect small primaries from closure in the coming years

Draft plan seen by ÌÇÐÄVlog reveals mainstream schools expected to take on pupils who are six to seven years behind in their cognitive and learning development

ÌÇÐÄVlog’ essential education news this week includes calls for change in the school system ahead of the general election and pressure over teacher pay

Unions set out their general election demands on teacher recruitment and retention, school buildings and provision for pupils with SEND

Whichever party enters Downing Street in July must commit to doing better for children and young people, says ASCL chief Pepe Di’Iasio

But opposition leaders hit out at his record as education secretary, saying he was tasked with closing the attainment gap – and failed

Former secondary school leader Andy Brown will be ‘leading the work to update the maths and numeracy curriculum’