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Some policies are obviously useful in schools, says Mark Enser, but that is far from the case when it comes to teaching and learning

Schools spend a lot of time warning about the dangers of online life, writes Eliza Frost, but there are research-backed benefits that we may be overlooking

Getting names right will help create a supportive and engaging learning environment, says Kirsten Colquhoun

David Geary developed the theory of primary and secondary knowledge that underpins popular ‘science of learning’ ideas such as cognitive load theory, but is there any evidence for it? Could it become just another fad?

A curriculum for spoken language is on the way, so we should take the opportunity to really explore how we talk in our subjects, says Zoe Enser

After the spread of misinformation online had disastrous consequences this summer, it’s an ideal time to explore digital responsibility with your pupils

Are your classes struggling to get back into the swing of studying? Alex Quigley offers wisdom from an iconic psychological experiment

Behaviour management can be complex, but subtle communication changes in common classroom scenarios can take away anxiety and create successful learning environments, argues Mark Roberts

A new longitudinal study reveals troubling insights into the experiences of low-attaining students in schools, but simple steps can make a big difference, says Megan Dixon

Many schools will host breakfast clubs for the first time this year, but how can they make sure their pupils get the most out of them?

Making students with additional support needs feel ‘successful, wanted and part of something’ – the impact of a service like Falkirk’s The Cottage is life-changing, says teacher and parent Nicola Daniel

After last week’s publication of a long-awaited behaviour plan in Scotland, Jamie Thom advises how to make your classroom a place of calm and good learning