Lord Lexden, president of the Independent Schools Association, writes in The Spectator debunking some of the myths that surround the sector.

Academics from Cambridge’s Faculty of Education and its Centre for Neuroscience have raised concern about the number of pupils suffering "maths anxiety", which may be causing a "national crisis". By Camilla Turner, The Telegraph.

The Independent includes a sample quiz to test whether readers are able to answer maths questions aimed at 11-year-olds.

The Chancellor has announced in the Spring Statement there will be no new school funding. By Martin George, Tes.

The Telegraph reports on the Chancellor's plans to give free sanitary products to all secondary schools across England.

An article in The Telegraph discusses the recent bribery scandal in America, which has revealed a number of wealthy parents have bribed elite colleges to get their child a place. By Guy Kelly.

Jenni Russell writes a comment for The Times arguing that 'inequality will rise if the wealthy continue to game the system'.

Yvonne Williams, head of English and drama at a school in the south of England, discusses what a more female-friendly profession might look like. Tes

The National Crime Agency (NCA) has introduced a series of educational cartoons to teach children aged between four and seven about the dangers of online grooming. By Georgina Littlejohn, iNews.

New research has shown teachers are interested to find out more about how genes influence learning outcomes. By Marc Smith, a chartered psychologist and teacher. Tes.

Dr Roshan Doug, a visiting professor, strategist and educational consultant at the University of Birmingham, argues MPs should be sent to college "to be reminded that they are servants of the people, not our masters". Tes.

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