‘It’s put the joy levels up’: the flood-prone London school with a climate-adapted playground

When pupils could no longer play outside, St John’s school in Barnet decided to act, enlisting Trees for Cities to help rethink its outside space

Ofsted inspections pushing headteachers to ‘point of destruction’, union chief says

NAHT leader says schools watchdog for England does not raise standards, amid opposition to ‘Nando’s-style’ scoring

Schools forced to cut back on support for Send pupils in England, poll finds

More than 70% have cut down in past year on teaching assistants, who play key role in helping children with Send

London primary schools see 3.5% drop in children entering reception

Capital’s schools hardest hit in England and Wales by rising housing costs and falling birthrate, with further falls predicted in coming years

Almost half of primary teachers in England see pupils with eating disorders, survey finds

Poll of 10,000 teachers also finds ‘overwhelming’ exam anxiety and rising absenteeism linked to poor mental health

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Special needs support eligibility to be reviewed at start of secondary school in England

First cohort to be impacted by change – part of Send system overhaul – are currently in key stage 1, it is understood

Schools in England should be phone-free all day, education secretary says

Bridget Phillipson says pupils should not use mobiles at any point, as Ofsted prepares to inspect compliance

The Guardian view on toddlers and screens: more reasons to be fearful of big tech

Editorial: Growing concerns about the impact of smartphones on the youngest children must be addressed

One in four children in England start school without being toilet trained, say teachers

Survey finds rising numbers of reception pupils struggling with basic life skills such as eating independently