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The chief executive of 34-school Truro and Penwith Academy Trust discusses her own school days, the challenge of running schools in isolated areas and why we need a fairer funding system

Many school staff feel pressured to change the way they speak – but does accent prejudice really exist in schools? If so, what can be done to stamp it out? Linguistics expert Alex Baratta shares insights and actions from his extensive research

International schools know they have to cater for EAL students – but are they getting it right? Dan Worth asks

Dr Steffen Sommer, director-general of Misk Schools, chats to Tes about the school’s focus on developing future leaders – and why it’s work he wants to share with the world

New DfE research into the use of reasonable force, restraint and restrictive practices in alternative provision and special schools could indicate how future guidance is developed

School leaders trying to uphold good behaviour are facing impossible decisions because the decline in social services has removed the safety net for vulnerable students who are suspended or excluded, finds Dan Worth