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Physical restraint of pupils will not permitted except in crisis situations, according to draft guidelines

History teachers in Ireland more reliant on using notes for students than most other countries

Many of our students suffer emotional storms on a regular basis and still show up to school

A new initiative is connecting farmers with schools to help boost understanding about food production

Dr Noctor cautions that just because a child doesn’t appear to be struggling as a result of exclusion, it doesn’t mean that child doesn’t need support

Study says females ‘disadvantaged’ by changes to syllabus over past decade

Almost two out of three secondary school leaders say they have unfilled vacancies

Many of those I teach are addicts, and rationalising with addicts about what they are addicted to is pointless

Heather Mason’s team may have to avoid weigh bridges on the way home given the number of sashes and blankets they have received at this show.

Extent of struggle to fill vacant teaching posts revealed in correspondence between principals and Department of Education