Research

New research warns against focusing only on chronic or persistent pupil absence, saying that moderate absences ‘accumulate over time and significantly impact achievement’

Analysis shows rise in suspensions and exclusions compared with the same time in the previous year

Urgent national action is needed to ensure that school intakes of disadvantaged pupils reflect their local communities, warns charity

A new longitudinal study reveals troubling insights into the experiences of low-attaining students in schools, but simple steps can make a big difference, says Megan Dixon

Many schools will host breakfast clubs for the first time this year, but how can they make sure their pupils get the most out of them?

Nearly three in 10 teachers personally provided food to pupils in the summer term because they were concerned for their welfare, poll shows

New report claims attainment gap in Scotland has ‘narrowed in nine measures’ – we take a look at the figures

Analysis supported by Cambridge University’s Faculty of Education showed a positive impact on pupils’ behaviour after one term of empathy lessons

Almost half of kinship carers reported that the adverse experiences of the child in their care have negatively impacted on that child’s ability to cope in education

Students in secondary school ‘never quite regain the happiness levels of their primary school days’, warns Children’s Society wellbeing report

With teachers, students and policymakers across the country questioning the viability of the current assessment system, assessment expert Dylan Wiliam talks to Tes about what he thinks the alternative should be

Teachers tend to see fidgeting as a problem, says Mark Roberts. But there’s evidence that, managed carefully, it can bring important cognitive benefits