Geoff Barton (general secretary of ASCL) writes for the Tes outlining his views on grammar school expansion following a recent speech by Nick Gibb (link in article).

Consultant psychotherapist Brenda McHugh highlights an urgent need for training for teachers to help them manage pupils with "conduct disorder". By Jess Staufenberg, Tes.

A report published by the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee has identified inconsistent and insufficient careers advice negatively impacting teenagers' university choices. By Katherine Sellgren, BBC.

EEF chief executive urges action on undiagnosed eye conditions affected children's literacy skills during Education Select Committee hearing. By Helen Ward, Tes.

A Tes Scotland poll and concerns raised at last week's Learning Through Technology conference have highlighted an emerging disparity between teachers' embrace of technology which has the potential to disadvantage pupils. By Emma Seith, Tes.

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