Sian Griffiths

Pupils starting school after lockdown struggled to speak or share with others. Some were addicted to screens and others still in nappies. But visits to a nearby retirement home has worked wonders

Candy floss to chess club: bringing joy back to lessons is empowering both pupils and their teachers

A school in Essex banned devices for three weeks — and let the scientists in. Here’s what happened next

Single-sex schools still perform well, but the more diverse the extra-curriculars the better the academic performance

An ambitious academic curriculum, competitive house systems, and a sense of belonging are seeing top results

At 82, David Kershaw has seen it all. And now ‘Sir’ has lessons for all teachers, pupils — and their pushy parents

The best head teachers are finding innovative ways to help children to overcome the pandemic attainment gap

The most successful schools are not just chasing A*s, but creating all-round students ready for the 21st century

The capital is home to more top schools than any other region, and takes more than ten honours

Students whose employers pay their tuition fees while they combine work and study are graduating with enough money to put down for a house or car