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Computer science… teaching coding to teens
Back in 2011, Google chairman Eric Schmidt criticised the British education system for not doing enough to support the growing digital…
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Classroom Life: Harrogate Grammar School
Two years ago I was told to solve the problem of offering ICT enriched teaching and learning with a falling budget. Beforehand, we would…
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Why does bullying happen in schools?
The proliferation of research and intervention programmes regarding bullying in schools indicates that the phenomenon is considered a…
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What I learnt at school: Toby Young
I was both lucky and unlucky when it came to my secondary education. From the age of 11-16, I went to two bog standard comprehensives and…
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How to develop a great school website
These days a school’s online presence is more important than ever. There are lots of companies like mine who would love to sell you a…
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David Didau: lessons I’ve learnt from lessons I’ve taught… marking
Have you ever flicked back through an exercise book and seen the same old comments followed with soul numbing certainty a page or two…
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Academy conversion – finance advice
Is the opportunity to manage your own budget a particularly attractive prospect when making the decision to become an academy? Under local…
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Alex Quigley: Shine a light
How do schools get better? It is a simple question that has been troubling politicians and policy makers for decades. The problem is that…
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Finance advice: insurance
Buying any type of insurance can be confusing, but for the growing number of academies now responsible for purchasing their own…
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How to turn your walls into an interactive learning resource
Most of us let out a sigh when asked about wall displays. We know that pupil behaviour is worse in drab classrooms and we are aware, too,…
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Advice for using technology to help SEN students
Q: I have been an English teacher for more than 15 years now and of course, during my career I’ve seen a lot of changes. One of the most…
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Eileen Field: there’s never a bad time to introduce innovative teaching methods
We are expecting Ofsted in April next year. I want to incorporate more personalised and collaborative learning across my English…
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How volunteering can improve student outcomes
Organising student volunteering can be time-consuming, but the benefits to teaching and learning – as well as a student’s personal…