Research

There is an increasing focus on using research to improve outcomes in schools, but has SEND been left behind by the evidence revolution?

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

In some councils pupil demand is ‘vastly larger than supply’ and funding is not keeping pace with rising costs

School music has long been dragged down by teacher shortages, falling uptake and government focus on Stem. But with evidence mounting for the cognitive benefits of music learning, there is more reason than ever to prioritise it, finds Holly Korbey

Bloom’s Taxonomy is a well-known educational theory designed to classify learning objectives, but it isn’t without controversy. We take a look at what it involves

Politicians are increasingly keen to lift education approaches from countries seen to be performing well. But can teachers trust that such imports will work in their classroom?

The attainment gap between disadvantaged children and their peers can’t be tackled by focusing on social and emotional skills, research shows

You might find yourself muttering ‘Bah, humbug!’ when it comes to Christmas activities at your school – but they can have a positive impact that outlasts the festive season

Analysis shared with Tes prompts call for government guidance on teaching pupils with SEND in a different year group to their age

An Ofqual reports says a single GCSE has the same carbon footprint as a 1.8km journey in a petrol car. Ofqual chief Dr Jo Saxton explains what this means for pen-and-paper exams

Spending by schools with higher levels of disadvantaged pupils has fallen by more than twice as much as schools with the most affluent intakes, finds IFS analysis

Parents and teachers want Ofsted inspections and the school accountability system to be ‘more transparent, well-rounded, and less high-stakes’, finds report