Tom Bennett, a government adviser, has warned that schools need to be careful not to diagnose pupils with mental health problems. By Camilla Turner, The Telegraph.

Edward Roberts, assistant head at University College School Hampstead, discusses his school's ‘endangered instrument scheme’ which ensures children are given the opportunity to play a variety of 'at risk' instruments in a bid to raise their profile and popularity.

The Royal College of Paediatricians and Child Health has said primary school children should be given information to teach them what it means to be lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. By Laura Donnelly, The Telegraph.

David Hughes, chief executive of the Association of Colleges, writes in Tes that leaders in education "face greater risks than ever before" and should not be vilified if mistakes happen.

In a bid to recruit and retain good teachers, schools should be emphasising their positive social dynamic, according to Yvonne Williams a head of English and drama. Tes.

Scientist Dr Paul Kelley has suggested teenagers should be given a lie-in to protect their mental health. Tes.

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