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Addressing ‘avoidable absence’ is still a clear focus for policymakers, but what do we really know about what works? A 2022 evidence review from the EEF shed some light on the problem, as Kate Parker found out

Following the pandemic, the gap between disadvantaged children and their more affluent peers is wider than ever. But there are ways to level the playing field, says author and advocate Jean Gross

With research showing that up to 69 per cent of Sendcos plan to leave within five years, two experts share their advice on the steps schools can take to keep hold of these key members of staff

Giving praise comes naturally to teachers, but it limits progress, says behaviour specialist Bill Rogers as he explains how to use descriptive feedback instead

Schools need to shift their focus from teaching strategies to the impact of learning, says John Hattie as he explains how teachers can do this in practice

As teachers report a rise in pupils presenting with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, schools have been left to do their best to support these children with limited resources and expertise. Kate Parker investigates the increase in cases and the reasons behind it