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…

As a fresh, innovative method of providing creative opportunities for pupils, the 3D printer has the potential to prove a technological…

This is probably the worst time of year to be trying to highlight just how much wonderful teaching goes on in our classrooms on a daily…

English teacher Luke Richardson, of Nottingham, is trialling PAWS For Reading with his KS3 students to develop not only their reading, but…

School visits to historical sites in the UK are becoming increasingly important to teachers like me who want to bring history lessons to…

Be honest now: when planning a school trip, do you consider whether the trip is ethical or sustainable? No? Don’t worry, you’re not…