Census 2023: Do you know who your young carers are? January sees the launch of the first formal attempt to identify young carers nationally, explains Andy McGowan, and here’s how you can get ready for it
Sexual abuse: A growing threat we fight together A huge spike in self-generated material since Covid shows the urgency of tackling online sexual abuse and the importance of education, writes Sarah Blight
Exclusions: Don’t let idealism get in the way of improvement Zero-exclusions is an admirable idea but it’s a distraction – we need funding to tackle the issues behind disruptive behaviour, writes Neil Miller
Dear Liz, Time for an academisation L-turn Local authorities, not the Department for Education, should take charge of hiring and firing MATs, writes Joe Hallgarten
What the education sector can learn from Love Island The schools bill is on hold but schools and trusts are already playing the field, says Matthew Kleiner-Mann. Here’s how they can do it safely
What can schools do to reduce air pollution? New research shows air pollution’s many negative effects on schools and young people, writes Caroline Hinz, but simple, affordable steps can lead to big improvements
Exclusions: Mapping our way to educational equity Too many children are falling through the cracks of our fractured system, writes Loic Menzies, yet we know what to do to start putting the glue back into the system
Part-time pay: A landmark ruling for schools A landmark ruling by the supreme court means schools and trusts should look again at their arrangements for casual and part-time workers, explains Joanne Moseley
Schools are facing a financial crisis – but where’s the evidence? Ofsted’s role of reporting on school finances has withered over the years, explains Frank Norris, leaving policy makers and the public in the dark