Opinion

Cybercrime: it could happen in a school near you

You must prepare for risk in the digital world. But don’t think that you must fight technology with technology;...

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Schools must do more than ask ‘What will you be when you grow up?’

A question people always ask when you’re growing up, is “what do you want to be when you’re older?”...

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Opinion

Three ways to heal a failing school

Rapid remedial action is needed: Try a three-pronged approach of raising expectations, earning the trust of staff and prioritising...

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Opinion

How to reduce teacher workload? The answer is simple…

Cut time in the classroom to one-third. It will be expensive, but it is what teachers need have a...

Ross McGill
Ross McGill
Opinion

A duty of care on the sports field

Rugby union is a compulsory sport in many independent schools. Are they putting themselves at risk by compelling under-16s...

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College of Teaching: let’s just get on with it for now

The Claim Your College Coalition has put its proposals to the government for a College of Teaching open to...

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Is technology worth bothering with in education?

What do you do when you have a teacher with a PhD in astrophysics? Find a new method of...

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Things to do before you buy 3D printers

First, train your staff. Then plan your curriculum – and think about leasing. It makes it easier to budget...

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News

Carter Review: let independent body design teacher training

A review of teacher training in England has recommended that future training courses should be designed by an independent...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford