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How can maths equip young people for the real world without limiting the more able? Yojana Sharma reports

A growing number of academies are organising themselves along business lines, hoping to create `self-determining citizens’, but detractors say a recession might not be the best time, writes Yojana Sharma

Some now believe homework can be counterproductive, and children deserve a work-life balance.

Iqra in Brixton is the first Muslim school to achieve voluntary aided status since the 2005 London bombings. Its headteacher believes many more are needed to give Muslims the same educational choice as other religious groups. Yojana Sharma reports

Andrew Hall is one of a group of specialist school heads who are introducing their pupils to Mandarin and Chinese culture. He talks to Yojana Sharma about their progress

England is not the only country struggling to find talented headteachers. Yojana Sharma explains how they tackle the problem overseas