Jon Hutchinson’s blogs of the week, 21 September 2020

Adapting to new routines, responding positively to stress, the importance of representation and tackling the word gap are Jon...

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Beyond Wiping Noses by Stephen Lane

This excellent introduction to an often-overlooked aspect of education unfortunately overlooks some important contributions to the field, writes Daniel...

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Opinion

Covid presents teacher recruitment gains but challenges lie ahead

The Covid recession presents teacher recruitment with short-term gains but now is not the time to ease off the...

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JACK WORTH
Opinion

Too many factors outside of heads’ control are causing anxieties to rise

Trying to earn the trust of communities while feeling untrusted by government is a recipe of sleepless nights, writes...

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ALISON PEACOCK
Opinion

How are maths departments responding to the challenge of blended learning?

UCL Institute of Education drew on their research network to find out how maths departments were adapting to closures...

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DR BECKY TAYLOR

Robin Conway’s blogs of the week, 14 September 2020

Behaviour for learning, pace, reflective leadership and teachers’ right to be heard are Robin Conway’s top picks of the...

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Teach Smarter: Efficient and Effective Strategies for Early Career Teachers

Anyone embarking on a PGCE course will find useful takeaways from a book that has plenty to deliver, says...

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Opinion

Our complex system leaves too many schools to navigate their way alone

Localism isn’t a problem in itself but the lack of mechanisms for sharing best practice is, writes Toby Greany...

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TOBY GREANY
Opinion

The class of 2021 could end up being the most disadvantaged in recent memory

The biggest looming crisis in education is at risk of being missed in the frenetic news cycle, writes Eleanor...

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ELEANOR HARRISON