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COVID in schools – How can we get through it? This difficult school year has so far been full of contradictions and compromises, workplace risks and year group bubbles, reflects Vic Goddard – but we can get through it together...

Six chalk losers and one winner

Winning isn’t everything – Why too much competition is bad for schools and students Cath Bishop explains why seeing education through a prism of competition, complete with winners and losers, ultimately helps no one…

Citation needed – How schools should tackle COVID-19 misinformation Craig Stilwell offers some advice for schools on how to avoid the misinformation headaches that can be communicated and perpetuated by social media...

The silent tapping technique and nattylala – NLP and EFT wellness techniques for teachers I am Judy Bartkowiak and I run NLP & EFT Kids, a family coaching practice in Burnham, Buckinghamshire, UK. I help children and teenagers overcome whatever is getting in the way of them being their best and happiest self. I train others in these skills all over the world. Children arrive at school with worries, […]

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Increased hours and burnout – The COVID-19 impact on teachers Lockdown and this new way of living has sent shockwaves throughout all sectors, not least for those facing the challenge of continuing to motivate students and deliver lessons remotely. The mental health impact on both teachers and students has been significant, caused by the knock on impact on student motivation and teacher workloads. With blended […]

Remember this – Retention strategies your students can learn from Year 7 The best way of tackling counterproductive attitudes to revision among students is to adopt a carefully structured, highly organised approach, says Jennifer Wozniak-Rush…

“Exams are the worst possible way of assessing students’ educational achievements – except for all the others…” We can all agree on the need to avoid the mistakes of exam season 2020, says David Didau, but with its promise of ‘business as usual’ next year, is the government creating a hostage to fortune?

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Introducing British Sign Language Online signing course which acts as a comprehensive introduction for anybody interested in learning BSL… At a glance Independent lessons allow for sequential or modular learning Themes allow you to focus on your area of interest Clear and easy-to-interpret illustrations Video support for extra accessibility Mirror function allows you to practise back to yourself (webcam […]

“English Literature doesn’t need to literally represent race or social experience – it needs to capture pupils’ imaginations” As calls to deconolonise the curriculum grow louder, we should consider what might be lost from the study of English literature if we do, says Alka Sehgal Cuthbert...

EAL in schools – How can I improve pupils’ academic skills without making them feel as if they have to abandon who they are? Dr Monica Grey offers advice to a teacher who has students from many different cultures...

“I’m an education radical” – Katharine Birbalsingh, Michaela Community School and the power of culture Katharine Birbalsingh tells Callum Fauser what makes the ‘Michaela way’ effective at addressing the disadvantages some students face as a result of their background...

The Army

The Army’s Black History education resources remember Black service people throughout history The British Army has launched new resources to recognise Black British, African and Caribbean people’s contribution to the history of the British Army with curriculum links to History and PSHE. These digital resources for key stages 3 and 4 include an assembly and lesson plan to help students understand the stories of Black British, African […]

“Don’t say ‘straight’ when you mean ‘heterosexual’” – Schools, homophobia and why language matters Jonathan Charlesworth explores the importance of language when it comes to supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pupils in secondary schools...

4 ways to take charge of your own CPD Develop your subject and pedagogical knowledge beyond statutory INSETS with these ideas from Tanya Price

David Olusoga’s schooldays – “There was no point reporting racist incidents; my teachers were racist themselves” David Olusoga recalls how his time at school, against a backdrop of near ubiquitous racism, was less about learning and more about survival

8 ways to engage with disadvantaged families Lucy Flower explains how to connect with hard-to-reach parents and strengthen your school’s community links...

Square numbers KS4 maths lesson plan and task sheet Square numbers provide an interesting context for students to make conjectures and use algebra to prove them, says Colin Foster… In this lesson, students examine how square numbers, and sums and differences of square numbers, relate to multiples of 4. Modulus arithmetic is not used explicitly, but students are encouraged to make conjectures about what […]

Sexism online – What schools need to know about internet groups promoting extreme misogyny Writer and activist Laura Bates tells Callum Fauser why schools need to be cognisant of the risks posed to students by online groups promoting an extreme form of misogyny...

What do Heads of Year actually do? Most secondary schools have them, but it’s not always clear as to what a head of year’s pastoral responsibilities should involve, says Stephen Lane...

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5 Ways a Mac Enhances Creativity Without a doubt, choosing to install Mac in your school is a sensible choice. They are powerful, robust and secure machines that will outlive other pieces of technology. More importantly, however, choosing to install Mac is an exciting choice. No device can fire up the imagination, extend innovation and cultivate creativity like a Mac. Here […]

5 Strategies for post-pandemic learning gaps “Teachers can only do so much” Dr Mary Richardson outlines five strategies for navigating the learning gaps and uncertainty schools can expect to encounter over the coming academic year.

Are screens really the solution? Caroline Aldous-Goodge asks whether the COVID-19 lockdown’s many damaging consequences could include a troubling rise in device dependency among teenagers. Download the full article as a PDF here.

How to make the most of every minute in the classroom As COVID-19 upends the usual Y11 preparations and milestones, Adam Riches looks at how teachers can make the best of use of every minute in the classroom...

D&T – Use this exercise to teach the importance of precision in manufacturing Would pupils want to get on a plane powered by engines manufactured to tolerances of 0.01mm or 15mm? This simple activity will teach them the importance of getting things exactly right, says Joanna Chidgey...

Staff appraisals – 5 tips for making yours more effective After the year we’ve had, schools would be unwise to adopt a ‘business as usual’ approach when it comes to their appraisals, observes Andrew Morrish...

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