Dorothy MacGinty, head of Kilgraston School in Perthshire, argues it is unfair to 'bash the independent sector' for having a high number of pupils gaining places on Oxbridge courses and states all schools, regardless of sector, should encourage pupils to apply. Tes.

Justine Greening MP, former education secretary, has said there is no "quick fix" to the teacher shortage issue. By Helen Ward, Tes.

Statistics by the Scottish Government show the difference in educational performance between rich and poor primary school children is widening. By Chris Green, iNews.

Marco Bussetti, education secretary from Italy’s populist coalition, has told teachers to "limit the burden of homework during the holidays" due to the negative impact it can have on family time. By Nick Squires, The Telegraph.

A YouGov poll has found attitudes towards sex education in Scottish schools are relatively conservative. By Mark McLaughlin, The Times.

Roy Souter, headteacher at Stoke Hill Junior School in Exeter, gives five tips to teachers on how to appreciate the small things during the lead-up to Christmas. Tes.

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