“We have cut back every single line of our budget. When I started five years ago we had 54 teachers and 9 SLT. We now have 42 teachers and…

“Many secondary schools offer students incentives in the form of ‘reward points’ as recognition for effort, attitude or quality in…

I recently visited a school where every single member of staff is asked at least once a year where they are in regards to their ‘five-year…

Whilst so-called ‘fake news’ is not a novel phenomenon, the rise of digital media has seen it take on a new, more menacing form, as…

I was born into a working class family in Birmingham, the eldest of eight children. I attended what was called up until 1998, a…

Shakespeare’s plays are timeless classics, invariably taught in schools around the world. Yet how many children actually understand the…

School trips… They can be expensive, not only for parents, but also for the school, due to the need to train staff, cover lessons and buy…

As an educator, ensuring that nutrition and healthy eating are key topics of discussion in schools is vital. Throughout my career, I have…

Growing up is never easy – especially for kids today, who are often having to do it whilst watching and being watched by the whole world,…

1. Keep it simple The category of ‘essential skills’ can be incredibly broad, and open to interpretation – even more so if you think…

Working with teenagers can be a challenge at the best of times, as every secondary teacher knows; however, creating and maintaining a…

Harris Girls’ Academy in East Dulwich has got a bookshop. An actual bookshop; run by students for students, in a school where vouchers are…

As the academic year comes to an end, subject teachers can start to relax somewhat as the bulk of their work is done – specifications…