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Opinion: Vic Goddard on Ofsted
This is how it goes: Towards the end of the first half term of the school year, my PA, the irreplaceable Sheila, leans over the balcony and…
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How to publish your teaching resources
On one level, most teachers are publishing all the time. Every time you plonk a worksheet before your pupils, you are publishing your…
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Opinion: Phil Beadle on Michael Gove’s good side
Michael Gove has presented, and continues to present, a thorny issue for any left-leaning educator determined his feet should stay…
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Classroom Life: Bright Futures Education Trust
Bright Futures Educational Trust was set up in 2011 to offer a quality education that opens up real choices for young people across…
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The pros and cons of streaming
Does ability come from nature or nurture? If you’ve thought about this before then you’ve probably already made up your mind and…
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LOST IN TRANSLATION
Internet translators, although they have their uses, have become the bane of all language teachers’ lives, creating an array of oddly…
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Tom Starkey: why I teach
TS readers; meet Tom Starkey, our new, regular columnist. Mr. Starkey; meet the readers. Now, play nicely... My introduction to teaching…
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Personal finance advice for teachers
Money Talk Is your approach to teaching personal finance a little light on leading by example? Clare Griffiths addresses a few key FAQs…
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Eileen Field: make performance related pay work for you
What can you do to make sure that you are treated fairly when PRP is introduced? Eileen Field has some focused and practical…
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Carol Frankl advises on helping a student with emotional issues
What can an ordinary teacher do when faced with an unexpected gesture of trust from a troubled student? Carol Frankl addresses the…
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How to market your school (without selling out)
When it comes to letting people – including prospective parents – know just how amazing your school is, there's no point focusing on…
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CPD – how to keep teachers in the profession
As the teaching profession struggles to retain experienced school staff, David Weston argues that a focus on professional development and…
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10 Tablet apps to change your classroom
Struggling to decide exactly what’s worth downloading to your device? Dave Foord can help... Education is currently undergoing one of…