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The Unknown

Cate Knight asks us how willing we are to allow ourselves to grow and learn as we enter a new 'normal' in our classrooms following the pandemic.

by Cate Davies

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My First Year as a Teacher

Last October, Emily McCabe had just secured her first NQT position after 'months of uncertainty, disappointment and growing anxiety'. Now, she looks back at her first year and offers encouragement to NQTs without a job yet.

by Emily McCabe

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Teaching Maths for Mastery

Mr John Bee shares how you can implement it in your school. He explains the benefits of teaching for mastery and how to incorporate it throughout your school.

by John Bee

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Being an NQT Mentor

Have you got a new role as NQT mentor this year? Mr T's NQT Support shares his top 12 tips to help you support your NQTs.

by Mr T of Mr T's NQT/ECT support

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A problem will get heavier when the only person carrying it is you!

We are all on a personal journey and each is full of challenges bringing with it many ups and downs for our wellbeing. But what is it that gets us through, lessens the G force and eases the ride? Paula Talman explains...

by Paula Talman

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Books: the importance of keeping up to date and changing what we do

How do you inspire children to have a love for reading? How can you introduce new texts? Richard Simpson argues that it has to begin with ourselves.

by Richard Simpson

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Journey to Leadership

In this blog, Paul reflects on his leadership journey in the hope that it will give some reassurance to those who are aspiring to a leadership position in school.

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FREE- Home Learning Challenges for Children and Families

The summer holidays are here (finally) but have you, as a parent, heard those words yet..? 'I'm bored'. Here are lots of great ideas here to keep the kids busy, quiet and engaged.

by Caroline Pudner

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Discovery Education Launches New Teaching and Learning Platform

New platform from Discovery Education will support effective teaching in blended learning environments.

by Rhiannon Challenger

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Social and Emotional Support for School Refusers

Lynn How has some really useful ideas to help kids return to school and help them feel safe and comfortable enough to want to stay there.

by Lynn How

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How Connected is your Curriculum?

Melanie Moore, author of the Cornerstones Curriculum, explains the importance of designing a well-connected curriculum framework.

by Melanie Moore

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How to Encourage Children to Have a Growth Mindset

Liz from Grow Your Mindset discusses how there is no easy way or quick fix into getting children to have a growth mindset. It begins with us as teachers, parents or both. We must encourage them and be role models.

by Liz Cronshaw

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Experience Staff (lack) = enthusiasm + motivation + drive?

Are you a more experienced teacher? Have you at some point been accused of lacking enthusiasm and drive? Mr Patel makes a comparison between experienced teachers and Liverpool FC's, James Milner.

by Mr Petal

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60-Second Masterclass: Ableton Live

As part of their new series, Fire Tech's digital music production tutor shares the basics of Ableton Live and how to make your first beat.

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How to Make Teacher Workload Work

Workload is still a massive issue in teaching. Adam Newman shares his issue with peoples' expectations of teachers and his top tips to help with workload.

by Adam Newman

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#Daily Writing Challenge: Freedom

As the last few months have been completely different from our usual lives for many, Hannah Wilson reflects on how she still has so much freedom compared to some.

by Hannah Wilson

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Under Covid's Shadow

Deborah McClean is returning to work after her second maternity leave, but her time away from school was a lot more different than what she imagined due to coronavirus.

by Deborah McClean

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AI Expert Interview: Di Mayze

Ed Halliday, Fire Tech's UK Country Manager talks to Di Maze who is an expert in AI. They discuss Di's background, pupil engagement and how AI can be exciting for students.

by Di Mayze

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