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It’s undeniable that the content of a curriculum can propagate prejudice against people on the grounds of everything from their race to their sex or sexual orientation. But could the way that we teach be problematic, too? Jessica Powell investigates what teachers can do to make sure that their teaching methods don’t exclude particular groups of pupils

The EYFS sector is under intense pressure to change how it operates, with findings from cognitive science being used as evidence to push for a different approach. But practitioners are fighting back, becoming increasingly vocal in their defence of the developmental science they believe should underpin early years practice. The arguments cut to the core of the differences of opinion over what this stage of learning should look like, so can the two sides ever find common ground? Jessica Powell investigates

When schools finally reopen their doors to the whole pupil population, how can they regain a sense of closeness after months of socially distanced education? Jessica Powell speaks to psychologists and school leaders to find out

Trauma-aware practice is becoming ever more popular in schools as teachers attempt to find new ways of tackling challenging behaviour and supporting vulnerable young people. But it is coming under heavy attack, with critics saying it actually makes behaviour worse. Jessica Powell delves into a debate mired in confusion and controversy

Schools alone cannot level the playing field for disadvantaged students, the founder of the Harvard Education Redesign Lab tells Jessica Powell. What we need, he says, is more ‘connective tissue’ between health, social care and education

Professor Toon Cillessen explains why the social rewards of bullying make it difficult for teachers to tackle the issue