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There is a Chinese proverb which says "the palest ink is stronger than the strongest memory." This is true. Our ability to recall conversations and events can be unreliable and…
Every Day Is A School Day
There is a Chinese proverb which says "the palest ink is stronger than the strongest memory." This is true. Our ability to recall conversations and events can be unreliable and…
When talking about the idea of change, Desmond Tutu once said that “there is only one way to eat an elephant: a bite at a time.” Obviously the very idea…
How strong is the link between working hours and teacher wellbeing? To answer this question then we can straight over to Teacher workload and well-being. New international evidence from the…
If you work in a primary school then you will know that children love helping. This is great news because in a busy classroom there are loads of jobs that…
This is an easy one for me as my position has always been a clear and definite "No!" Teachers have plenty to moan about and there is plenty to fight…
Dolphins are well-known for being real brain-boxes but they might just be too clever, instinctive and kind for their own good sometimes. A bit like your SLT. There are some…
To be a teacher you need to be mentally fit. Of course, being physically fit helps but this is a profession where mental toughness counts more. Workload warriors are always…
What's been in the news just lately? Lollipop lady, 86, refuses to retire and quite right too! Geoff Barton, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL),…
How can you make life easier for yourself? If you have something to demonstrate then film yourself doing it and then use it when you have to. This isn't about…
Pinch, punch first of the month but what's been in the news just lately? Damian Hinds has said teachers will be given more help to job share and a lighter…