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Drug and alcohol testing

Student substance misuse and early intervention as a preventative measure

With two high-profile stories concerning drugs and alcohol in schools, never has it been more important to raise awareness of what can be done to help identify and prevent drug and alcohol to protect students.

by Cansford Laboratories

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You Can Call Me…

After struggling at school, Allen left shortly after beginning his A-Levels. Here, he documents how his unconventional journey into teaching began.

by Allen Tsui

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Cate boundaries

Setting Boundaries to Stay Sane

Saying 'no' can be difficult but you do need to say it at times. Cate reflects on what she wished she had known when she first began teaching.

by Cate Davies

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Al K Parental Engagement

Can Technology Drive Parental Engagement?

Educators know that if parents and carers are engaged in their child's education, their learning will be more effective. Al Kingsley highlights EdTech's role.

by Al Kingsley

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School Holiday Teacher Tips

Today may be your last day before the holidays! Horray! In this blog, Thomas Blakemore details why he doesn't feel guilty switching off.

by Thomas Blakemore

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Daniel Robertson Ofsted

Preparing for Ofsted in your Department

Preparing for Ofsted can at first seem daunting, but this is an opportunity to showcase the amazing things that you and your department have achieved.

by Daniel Robertson

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The Imposter and Me

Imposter Syndrome- It can be so easy to doubt yourself and think you're not good enough. Cate Knight documents her struggles and how some people have used that to their advantage.

by Cate Davies

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Muffy Calder BCS report

Six Boys to one Girl in many areas of Computing Education

A report commissioned by BCS’ School Curriculum and Assessment Committee (SCAC), of which Professor Dame Muffy Calder is the chair, found that boys outnumber girls in computer science classes.

by Muffy Calder

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It Takes a Village: supporting children who have experienced trauma

Trauma- Dr Poppy Gibson and Amber Bale offer an introduction to helping recognise and support children who have experienced trauma.

by Poppy Gibson

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Music with no Boundaries

To celebrate World Autism Awareness Day, Percussion Play is highlighting the benefits of outdoor music for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

by Jody Ashfield

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BETT 2022: A Window to the World– Inspiring Teachers and Learners

As Bett 2022 approaches, primary school teacher Dale Lawson previews his session on digital learning technologies with Discovery Education.

by Dale Lawson

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Women at Work

'As another International Women’s Day passes, I am reminded of the sheer tenacity, strength and determination of the women I know'

by Cate Davies

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A Teacher with an EdTech Classroom

Being a teacher was a vocation; it was as much a part of me as my name is! Then COVID hit and, as it did for everyone else, everything changed.

by Ciara Duggan

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5 tips to manage distress about the conflict in Ukraine

It’s been impossible for teachers and students alike to escape the distressing news of the invasion of Ukraine. Even if you are not directly involved in the conflict itself, it can have a profound impact on people’s emotional health. Check out these five important tips to help manage the effects of the news on your wellbeing.

by Jon Ford and Dr Bear

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Daniel Robertson First Job

So you want to get into teaching? This is how.

You have completed your degree and have decided to embark upon a journey that is sure to make a difference and create opportunities for young people, but not sure on how to begin? We take a look at Job Applications.

by Daniel Robertson

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Rich Simpson change

Stick or Twist, and Moving on to Move up…

Whether you choose to move to a couple of different schools, or stay in the same school your whole career, Rich Simpson encourages us to do it for our own reasons.

by Richard Simpson

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Sheetal Smith Indian Women

Indian Women in Education, it is Time for Justice.

Sheetal Smith informs us of what it can be like culturally and highlights the need to educate and promote diversity in our schools today.

by Sheetal Smith-Batish

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Books2Door

18,000 Books to be Donated to Celebrate World Book Day

To celebrate World Book Day this year, independent, online children’s bookseller, Books2Door, is donating 18,000 free books to several charities, libraries, schools and hospitals across the UK.

by Eve McCann

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