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As a new review reveals worrying insights on children’s oral hygiene, Anne Longfield says Labour must ignore ‘nanny state’ criticisms and use schools to fight back

In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. For this article, we talk to Elma Lawson

Education secretary highlights need for schools to feel ‘safe’ after ‘shocking and criminal acts of racism and Islamophobia’ this summer

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?

Nationwide vaccination campaign aims to avoid a repeat of last year’s autumn measles outbreak among pupils

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

DfE urged to publish guidance ‘swiftly’ ahead of the new school term next week to ‘help tackle the very real risk of division entering the school gates’

Making students with additional support needs feel ‘successful, wanted and part of something’ – the impact of a service like Falkirk’s The Cottage is life-changing, says teacher and parent Nicola Daniel

Schools continue to face long-lasting impacts of the pandemic, including worsening mental health and high absence, leaders warn

After last week’s publication of a long-awaited behaviour plan in Scotland, Jamie Thom advises how to make your classroom a place of calm and good learning

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