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“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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world;…

Turning around the performance of the third worst performing primary school in the country is a task for which few would surely volunteer.…

It is a fact that Looked After Children (LAC) lag behind in education. According to the DfE in 2016 only 17.5% of LACs achieved an A*-C in…