Opinion

‘If I were education secretary (again)…’

Secondary schools have become an increasingly diverse and rather chaotic gathering. It seems to be held together (more or...

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Nicky Phillips
Features

Lynda Clapham, headteacher, Sidney Stringer Academy

When it comes to promoting reading, Lynda Clapham uses a “reverse psychology” strategy that nearly always works. She combines...

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Nicky Phillips
Opinion

If I were education secretary…

I should keep at the back of all my policymaking the remembrance that what goes on beyond the world...

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Nicky Phillips
Opinion

Beware! Live streaming ahead

Filming that special lesson to share with others seems a good idea. But it’s not that simple; you will...

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Nicky Phillips
Opinion

Do the education manifesto pledges stand up?

It’s the election next week and all the parties have waved their education banners long and hard. But the...

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Nicky Phillips
Politics

How to get ahead: visit Gran

Pupils should revise at their grandparents’ homes if they want to do well in exams, says the Association of...

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Nicky Phillips
Politics

Nick Gibson, Ian Smith and Jonathon Logan

Nick Gibson has taken over as headteacher of St Benedict’s Catholic High School in Alcester, Warwickshire, following Tim Sara’s...

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Nicky Phillips
Politics

Making a drama out of a crisis

Drama students at Northamptonshire’s Rushden Academy are using their theatrical talents to educate key stage 2 and 3 pupils...

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Nicky Phillips
Politics

Push for school meal uptake

A trio of food organisations has been commissioned by the Department for Education to help junior and secondary schools...

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Nicky Phillips