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With Bullying, Take Into Account That SEN Students May Struggle To Recognise The Behaviours Involved Every school must have measures to prevent bullying, but research suggests over 16,000 young people in the UK are regularly absent because of it. So how can we do better?

My #BAMEed Pledge – Why Diversity In Teaching Matters #WomenEd has done a lot to raise the profile of the need for more female leaders, but black, Asian and minority ethnic educators are still facing systemic barriers that need addressing

Chamber of Secrets discussion guide

Chamber of Secrets – Harry Potter 2 discussion guide and activities In the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter hears a sinister voice in the corridors. Meanwhile students, especially those with Muggle blood, are being attacked. A mysterious diary, tales about past troubles at Hogwarts involving Hagrid and another student named Tom Riddle, a giant spider in the Forbidden Forest, and the disappearance of Ron’s younger sister […]

Why You Should Visit A Special School With a large number of children needing SEND support or EHC plans, why have so few teachers taken a trip to see how settings outside the mainstream do things?

Your Six-Step Sequence To Modelling Writing Across The Curriculum The importance of showing good written skills is not the preserve of English lessons, all subjects can benefit from it

Teach Children How To Improve Their Writing – Without Your Help Ian Eagleton saw big improvements when he helped children to take control of their writing – down to the very last semicolon. Here’s how you can do the same...

Tips For Children – Spread A Little Kindness Children’s mental health charity Place2Be is hosting its annual Children’s Mental Health Week from the 6-12 February 2017 and the theme is ‘spread a little kindness’. It can be hard to know what to do to help someone going through a tough time, but small acts of kindness can make all the difference. Download these […]

Discover New Ways To Teach Literacy Through Film Movies make a great end of term treat – and a powerful tool for teaching literacy all year long, says Jane Fletcher

“Education Is Your Passport To Life” – An Interview With Floella Benjamin As a Caribbean child coming to England, Baroness Floella Benjamin experienced hostility and rejection, but today she helps young people embrace the rich cultural tapestry of British life

New Year’s Resolutions For Those At The Top Of The Education Ladder For 2017, we could all do better, starting with those in power

Government’s 14-Point Childhood Obesity Plan Wastes Time And Money With Its Narrow Scope 'More sport, less sugar' isn’t enough to tackle this health crisis

Half Blood Prince discussion guide

Half Blood Prince: Harry Potter 6 discussion guide and activities In Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, our titular hero acquires a second-hand textbook once owned by someone who called himself the Half Blood Prince, and he uses the notes in the book to his own advantage. Throughout the story, Dumbledore tries to provide Harry with the knowledge he will need to ultimately defeat […]

Crying in cupboards – What to do when you’re bullied at work While it can feel like there’s nowhere to turn, keeping your head down is often the worst thing to do...

If paintings could talk – Using artworks as a moment in time to launch learning activities They say a picture paints a thousand words, so why not get children discussing a few of them, suggests Sophie Merrill...

7 Steps To Making Sure Your Staff’s Festive Celebrations Don’t Lead To An HR Hangover It’s party time, so here's how you can keep any Christmas crackers in check so that everyone has fun

Forget viral maths questions popping up on your Facebook feed and try these real algebra teasers You won't believe what happened when Sarah from [your location] solved this maths equation that 123% of people got wrong!

If You Have More Than Five Employees You Need To Write A Health And Safety Policy – Here’s How Your policy shouldn’t be difficult; it simply needs to reflect what you do and how to manage it

The Starter, Main Course And Dessert Approach Isn’t The Only Way To Serve Up Delicious Lessons Tapas teaching can offer a number of small engaging dishes for your students and leave them hungry for more

Teacher shouts through megaphone

Shout It Out: Children Can Manage Their Own Volume Levels If your ears are ringing and your throat is sore, perhaps it’s time to change your tactics

The Best Education Options Out There For Mobile Devices Are you making the most of the technology your students have in their pockets? If not, get smarter.

As Sir Michael Wilshaw Hands In His Badge, How Will His Successor Uphold The Law? Now the Ofsted chief is riding off into the sunset, is there anyone brave enough to fill his boots?

Teach Pupils Savvy Snacking Between Meals Children need to grab a healthy bite to eat between breakfast, lunch and dinner, but it’s important not to let them graze on empty calories

Schooling Conspicuous By Its Absence In Autumn Statement Education apparently not a big issue as Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond barely addresses funding and staff problems

Amanda Spielman Hints At Aims For Ofsted New Inspectorate chief wants "honest, clear priorities" and values a wide range of people and skills

Explore, Create And Collaborate During STEM Lessons Jessica Clifton from LEGO Education explores how primary school is the ideal time to engage children with STEM subjects...

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