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David Robson

David Robson is an award-winning science writer. 

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How school became more sedentary - and why it matters
In recent years, PE has been squeezed out of school timetables, while breaktimes have grown shorter. What effect is this reduction in physical activity having on students’ health and learning? David Robson investigates
General
11 June 2025
Physical activity vanished
Can belonging really help fix behaviour, attendance and outcomes?
Generating a feeling of belonging in schools has been repeatedly cited as the key to solving multiple challenges, but is that claim supported by evidence? David Robson investigates
General
5 March 2025
People illustrations spread out
How much prescription over how lessons are taught is too much?
Across the world, teachers are increasingly being told how to teach and some claim that is having a negative impact on pupils. But, asks David Robson, where actually is the sweet spot of teacher autonomy?
General
27 November 2024
How much prescription over how lessons are taught is too much?
The error code: can embracing mistakes really boost outcomes?
Research suggests letting children fail – or even making them do so – can improve learning. But does that work in the classroom? David Robson finds out
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23 October 2024
The error code: can embracing errors really boost outcomes?
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