Dorothy MacGinty, head of Kilgraston School, writes in Tes arguing children should be taught life-saving skills from an early age.

A study from the National Education Union (NEU) has found 34 per cent of teachers say reducing class sizes is their "absolute top priority" for the next government. According to research from the NEU, 89 per cent of constituencies in England have seen in increase in average class sizes since 2010. By James Carr, Schools Week.

Under new plans put forward by the Liberal Democrats, schools would be ordered to allow children to wear shorts, trousers or skirts regardless of their gender. By Lizzy Buchan, The Independent.

According to figures published by the Department for Education, 7,000 "children in need" in England have not yet been born. By Sean Coughlan, BBC News.

Ed Dorrell writes in Tes outlining the key education issues expected to be discussed this general election.

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