A study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), has found children from disadvantaged backgrounds are over two years behind in their education if their class is made up of children from similarly poor backgrounds. By Rosemary Bennett, The Times.

A study has revealed a drop in the number of pupils playing in 'area-based music ensembles'. By Alix Robertson, Schools Week.

The Commons Women and Equalities Select Committee has said schools should act to "prevent sexual harassment and other forms of sexual violence”. By Will Hazell, Tes.

Holly Tarquini, executive director of FilmBath, argues schools should "use film to discuss gender equality" so that pupils can recognise the inequalities that exist today. Tes.

Parents have been told "not to panic" following a report by think tank, Reform Scotland, which showed a huge decline in French and German tuition in Scottish schools. By Simon Johnson, The Telegraph.

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