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School leadership – Who would want to be a headteacher right now? The difficulties headteachers have had to contend with in the face of COVID-19 should result in a dramatic reappraisal of the expectations and demands currently placed on school leaders, says Melissa Benn...

Book reviews – 7 ways to turn your students into better literary critics Getting the tone and style right in literature essays can often be sticking point for even the brightest students, says Mr E – here’s how to empower your burgeoning literary critics…

COVID-19 Catch-Up Funding – Sample planning document developed by Bedford Academy Unsure where to start when it comes to making the best use of your school’s COVID-19 catch-up funding – or indeed the allocation of any other funds awarded at short notice? This four-page document sets out the three-tiered approach taken by Bedford Academy, detailing its identified priorities for spending and interventions in the context of […]

“We sprang into action” – What one MAT learnt ahead of lockdown 3 MAT CEO Lucy Scott explains how her Trust’s experiences during last year’s lockdowns prompted she and her colleagues to approach the early weeks of 2021 rather differently...

The Institution of Engineering and Technology

93% of industry without skills to meet 2050 climate targets • Only half (53%) of UK engineering firms think net zero by 2050 is achievable for them. • 1 in 2 are currently experiencing a skills gap or limitations in their current workforce (46%), however due to the current economic climate, recruitment is currently their lowest priority (35%). • Almost half say new applicants lack […]

COVID-19 – How one international school confronted the challenges How hard is it to oversee a student population hailing from 70 different countries during a global pandemic? Barny Sandow, head of school at ACS International School Cobham, shares his experience…

Protesting political issues – Does ‘silence’ always mean ‘violence’? Jacob Reynolds takes issue with the position adopted by some protest movements that if you’re not saying anything, you’re essentially helping the oppressors...

Social media – How to have impactful conversations about kids’ online worlds Spending your day sorting out social media scraps? Read this advice from Rubbi Bhogal-Wood...

Educational school trips can inspire students’ career choices Education destinations that offer a real-life context for students’ learning can help them grasp tricky concepts – and even inspire career choices, says Anna Blewett...

Internet safety – Why we need a new ‘online harms’ law Teachers have a vital role to play in pushing for greater online protection for students, says Charlotte Aynsley...

School day trips – How to get the most out of one day away It’s amazing how much you can achieve in a mere seven hours out of the classroom, if you plan things right, says Virginia Smith…

SEND and school trips – 10 ways to ensure your residentials accessible to all With a little extra planning, you can ensure that students with SEND can enjoy the full benefits of your group’s away days, explains Juno Hollyhock…

City skyline representing school trips abroad

Schools trips abroad – 8 ways to plan stress-free residential experiences There’s no escaping the fact that organising your pupils’ first adventure abroad is more daunting than booking a day at the local zoo – but fear not, help is available, says Steve Craven…

7 school trip mistakes (and how to avoid them) When you want to take learning outside the classroom, avoiding these classic slip-ups will help you plan for success, says Gill Harvey...

Teacher stress – We have a responsibility to avoid burnout The possibility of workload wearing us down is always just around the corner, so we must take time to recharge our batteries and make sure we have a teaching stress-management plan, says Dan Edwards...

“The best which has been thought and said” – Who said it first, and what it really means Phil Beadle unpacks a borrowed educational rallying cry that has come to signify something rather different to its intended meaning…

Reluctant readers – Why the horror genre is perfect Author Cynthia Murphy makes the case for why it’s well worth steering your reluctant readers in the direction of the horror genre...

Book reviews for January – Brilliant titles for you and your students to explore In Teach Secondary's latest review round-up – a social media satire, a raw portrayal of inner city life and how your school could benefit from a learning skills curriculum...

Less Whitehall, more town hall – the case for a locally-focused education system COVID-19 has starkly exposed the weaknesses of overly centralised, semi-privatised public health provision – so could this spell the end of our overly centralised, semi-privatised school system…?

Why science lessons are perfect for practicing self-regulation and independent study Science lessons are the ideal space in which to develop your students’ self-regulation and independent study skills, says Dr Andrew Chandler-Grevatt...

How to teach description writing Mr E serves up a bite-sized checklist of ways to help students describe places, characters and objects in a livelier, more dynamic way...

Covid 19 – What positives from the pandemic can schools take? COVID-19 has saddled the international teaching community with considerable disruption and uncertainty, but also an opening to improve things for the better, says Julia Knight...

Closing the attainment gap with high expectations – Why deprivation shouldn’t determine destinations If you want to ensure a student’s difficult upbringing and background doesn’t impinge on their future, you need to set the highest expectations possible, says The Secret Headteacher…

LEGOLAND Windsor Resort

Building excitement – What schools can gain from a visit to LEGOLAND Windsor Resort ‘Engaging’, ‘brilliant’, ‘fantastic’ – just three of the words teachers have used to describe their school trip experiences at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort. The LEGOLAND Windsor Resort’s ethos is all about allowing pupils of all ages to engage and explore through creative and imaginative play. The Resort’s offer of theme park rides and attractions combined […]

Let’s ditch the stereotypes – STEM, careers, and science’s image problem The ‘nerd scientist’ cliché isn’t just tired – it’s actively stopping students with an aptitude for science for realising their career ambitions, says Caitlin Brown...

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