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Northern Ireland’s Education and Training Inspectorate is ‘determined to lower the stakes but raise the impact associated with inspection’

The attainment gap may not be top of the to-do list for the next government but it’s a growing issue that cannot be ignored – especially as it could shape the future of the country for years to come, says Carl Cullinane

Amid growing calls for mobile phones to banned in schools and with the Scottish government due to publish guidance, Emma Seith investigates how schools are handling the issue

But letter to councils from education secretary reveals that government stance on teacher numbers is not as hardline as previously appeared

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