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secret teacher: pupils with behavioural issues are...

My school is designed for students with moderate learning difficulties but their needs are...

secret teacher: i am working full time but...

I love my job,but can barely afford to do it. A pay increase might aid tackle the recruitment crisis...

teacher training is like a tv survival show - and...

The accurate school and mentor can do or atomize you as a student teacher in a dark jungle of unruly...

i am excited about moving to a private school -...

After years of enormous classes and data madness,this primary teacher is ready for a change. But the...

secret teacher: i see ofsted for what it is - a...

I love my job and don’t want to waste energy resenting aspects of it,so my unusual approach to...

secret teacher: embrace your blunders, we all need...

Split trousers,trips and crawling around corridors – mishaps bring much-needed humour to a...

how to teach … english as a foreign language

The Guardian Teacher Network has resources this week to help you whether you are teaching English as...

how to teach ... volunteering and community action

Lesson ideas to acquire social action a central feature of school lifeGetting involved in...

new year resolutions made easy: get on top of your...

Does spending every evening poring over a set of books sound familiar? Teachers share their tricks...

how to teach ... storytelling

Bring the delight of a good yarn to your classroom with these resources for all key stagesOnce upon...

secret teacher: i loved my last class so much, its...

I know its share of teaching and I’ll pick up used to it,but saying goodbye to the children –...

inside a prison classroom: these men are not...

Education is proved to reduce reoffending,yet funding cuts in America are ruining chances of a life...

how to teach ... graphic novels

It’s not all KAPOW! and THWACK! – graphic novels are a considerable way to inspire students of...

unrelenting pressure and 12 hour days: headteacher...

tall-stakes Ofsted inspections,unrealistic targets and a flood of teachers leaving the profession...

new year resolutions made easy: tips for reducing...

Prioritise,find a buddy and dont multi-task. Author Liane Davey advises teachers on how to avoid...

secret teacher: i couldnt cope with full time...

Lots of teachers choose the profession to allow for family life. But when you can’t catch up on...

secret teacher: were setting dyslexic children up...

Pupils with dyslexia are at a disadvantage in tests,and we don’t have the resources to give them...

one of san franciscos toughest schools transformed...

A pioneering programme has reduced stress and improved grades at Visitacion Valley middle school –...

the walking dead helped me bring jordans reading...

I begged,I pleaded, I cajoled – but no matter what, or Jordan refused to pick up a book until I...

seven is the age of wonder, not the age for formal...

Nicky Morgans plan to return to testing seven-year-olds will destroy their appreciate of learning...

theres nothing creative or individual about...

With open day season in full swing,many parents will hear about how schools produce well-rounded...

no teacher lets them suffer: inside the german...

With 325000 refugee children expected to enter German schools,teachers face unprecedented...

secret teacher: last minute revision classes do...

Desperate after-school classes overstretch staff and leave students exhausted before they’ve even...

secret teacher: i refuse to be a kardashian with a...

Social media has brought out our vanity and self-pity,with superstar teachers and their uncritical...

secret headteacher: i am desperate for ofsted to...

We’ve waited months to be inspected and it’s punishing teachers daren’t be sick,I can’t be...

secret teacher: i cant help but judge on parents...

assembly students’ families offers a fascinating glimpse into their domestic lives and helps me...

we must move education from an age of confusion to...

Former London schools commissioner Tim Brighouse considers the history of education policy and why...

secret teacher: school leaders quickly forget how...

I thought that returning to the classroom after leadership would give me a better work-life balance....

it was good enough for me: building bridges with...

Every teacher knows winning over parents can have a huge impact on a child’s achievement – but...

confessions of a tutor to the super rich: they...

Children of the super wealthy are often too stressed and distracted to engage in lessons. Seeing...

we need fewer exams and more wilderness in...

Instead of pumping time and money into exams,we should focus on wellbeing and encouraging children...

secret ta: were poorly paid, poorly trained yet we...

Teachers shouldn’t dismiss TAs as ‘out of their depth’. Were not telepathic,tell us what you...

sustainable classrooms: mud walls, rainwater and...

‘It’s learning-by-living rather than chalk-and-talk’ – Matthew Jenkin explores the schools...

differentiation is out. mastery is the new...

A dose of eastern-inspired mastery has entered schools. Roy Blatchford discusses the current...

is year 9 the worst school year for students and...

Teacher Lucy Ivison discovered that being head of year 9 is seen as a poisoned chalice. When she...

workload is the tip of the iceberg when it comes...

After surveying 1400 teachers approximately wellbeing in the profession,teacher and author Emma Kell...

the secret recipe for high performing schools?...

Proactive headteachers with strong inter-personal skills are the key to delivering results at a time...

how to teach... diabetes

There are lots of ways to explore the disease in class – from TED talks about sugar to an...

books about white, middle class men send the wrong...

‘I don’t doubt Shakespeare or Dickens’ contribution to English literature,but whether we’re...

secret teacher: my ivf has failed - pupils are the...

As a childless teacher,I’m confronted by my own infertility every day. Can I really spend the rest...

how to teach ... the himalayas

From how mountains are formed to the ‘fatal attraction’ of Everest,our lesson resources will...

how to teach ... lgbt history month

Our lesson plans will attend you celebrate lesbian,gay, bisexual and transgender people – and the...

it s all about democracy: inside gender neutral...

At five preschools in Stockholm,the understanding that ‘boys will be boys’ and ‘girls will be...

secret teacher: even on maternity leave, teaching...

My colleagues and headteacher seem to judge maternity leave is just a kind break. But I shouldn’t...

my tummy is bigger than yours: how private schools...

Journalist Matthew Jenkin explores how independent schools support students who suffer from a...

how to teach ... diabetes

There are lots of ways to explore the disease in course – from TED talks approximately sugar to an...

four scientific ways teachers can cope with stress

From basic mediation exercises to learning to say ‘no’,there are many simple changes teachers...

secret teacher: we all feel like a failure...

Every teacher has moments when we question whether we’re prick out for the job. Don’t despair ...

the happiness of the uks schoolchildren in eight...

Recent research brings good news for satisfaction at school and domestic,despite sleeplessness and...

love trumps hate: five ways teachers can build...

Recent political events have fuelled an increase in hate crime and created division. This needs to...

how to teach ... algebra

Algebra,with all its signs, symbols and substitutions, or can leave pupils bored and confused. Our...

how to teach ... dance

Get toes tapping in the classroom and celebrate International Dance Day with our lessons plans and...

how to teach ... flowers

From counting petals to developing deployable structures,nature’s blooms can help teachers explore...

teachers, share your thoughts and experiences of...

Last summer schools were tasked with spotting students who are vulnerable to radicalisation. We want...

52,000 students and 1,050 classrooms: inside the...

Welcome to City Montessori school in Lucknow,India. Despite its vast size, no child is left behind,...

secrets of the teenage brain: a psychologists...

whether being a teenager is tough,teaching them is harder. Here are four insights into the...

its a shambles: teachers left in the dark over new...

Ofqual’s delayed approval of exam specifications is leaving teachers with three problems –...

why i am making the jump from journalism to...

A career in food journalism convinced Sophie Devonshire’s tummy,but little else. So she has...

share the triumphs and horrors of your first month...

Whether it’s classroom calamities or major breakthroughs,we want to hear about your first few...

school libraries face a bleak future as leaders...

Libraries are suffering at the hands of budget,curriculum and digital demands. But we must not...

fomo, stress and sleeplessness: are smartphones...

Phones can acquire nasty side effects,but there are ways to minimise their impact on students[br]As...

politicians, stop squabbling about education and...

Establishing a cross-party committee to set long-term education policy would provide the...

teaching about david bowie: links, lessons and...

We’ve scoured the web to find interesting coverage and resources to help you bring a petite Ziggy...

four questions that encourage growth mindset among...

These simple teaching techniques will prompt pupils to seek out feedback,be more persistent with...

secret teacher: i cant bear ofsted so i am going...

I knew moving to the UK wouldn’t be easy,but never imagined it could be so exhausting. I leave...

what type of teacher are you?

A report has identified four kinds of teacher – idealists,practitioners, rationalists and...

how to teach … the strange case of dr jekyll and...

Our lesson resources and ideas will back you replace George,Lenny and Curley with Robert Louis...

bored with gcses? meet the schools with their own...

A number of independent schools occupy broken the tedium of GCSEs by developing their own courses...

secret teacher: dont waste my time on torturous...

The start of term is ruined by inset sessions full of plain PowerPoints and pointless spider...

how to teach … grammar

Do your students struggle with misplaced commas or muddled tenses? Here are the best lesson...

secret teacher: our obsession with targets is...

I became a teacher because I wanted to aid students who struggle to cope. But fixed box-ticking...

how to promote good mental health among teachers...

Discuss mental illness regularly,incorporate more exercise and encourage honest dialogue, suggests...

too afraid for school: latin america is losing new...

Charities are hoping to break the cycle that means teachers and children fill to risk their lives...

from talking moggies to chatty rulers, my voice...

After eight years in the classroom,teacher Ben Culverhouse has learned that tone, impressions and...

teachers, tell us about your present haul

Many students (read: parents) send teachers a token of their appreciation at the conclude of term....

look to the us if you want to know how to...

Title IX,US legislation that ensures publicly-funded schools provide equal opportunities, has done...

want a healthy school? a head of wellbeing could...

A pilot programme is testing whether a wellbeing champion could relieve schools tackle...

fact or fiction? the reasons teachers choose the...

Are they just in it for the holidays? Is behaviour behind the ongoing teaching exodus? We unpick the...

six creative ways to inspire girls in science...

Here’s a collection of ideas and resources to encourage the next generation of women into...

how to teach ... spelling

Learning how to spell is a useful lifelong skill. Use the Guardian Teacher Network's resources...

i don t feel guilty about teaching in a private...

Teacher Natalie Bennett reflects on her move from state to private education,how she has reclaimed...

i wish they would write more clearly: students...

Does green pen really make a contrast? Pupils discuss whether schools’ marking policies are...

secret teacher: i refuse to let the negativity in...

There’s no doubt teaching faces huge problems. But we won’t be able to change anything unless we...

secret teacher: your child is low priority unless...

We’ll pay attention when they’re writing GCSEs or A-levels but until then we can barely order...

bolton muslim girls school breaks londons grip on...

Strong community links and work-life balance for teachers has helped the school come in the top 10...

teachers, what do your students have for...

A modern survey has found the majority of teachers know students who arrive at school hungry. Share...

its official, teachers must relax over christmas...

A new study has found that shunning work over the festive period is critical to avoid exhaustion....

when i failed to help peter i knew i had to change...

Peter made me realise I had to give the classroom back to my students and build school approximately...

only a change in the national mindset will save...

The decline in languages affects independent schools and state schools alike. We must work together...

how to teach … sugar

The sweet stuff is everywhere,but it can cause serious health problems. execute sure your pupils...

secret teacher: new leaders sparked a staff...

My school used to be full of fun and enjoyed great results,but recent management changed all that....

the dos and donts of surviving your first week in...

The staff handbook is a start,but it’s the unwritten rules that teachers really need to watch out...

how to teach … times tables

The Guardian Teacher Network has resources to help you get your pupils up to speed with their times...

schools are relying on inexperienced staff and...

Seven in 10 teachers believe the recruitment crisis is affecting pupil results and...

dear wilshaw, your golden handcuffs wont work -...

Instead of forcing teachers to stay in the UK,the Ofsted chief should focus on making teaching here...

four neuromyths that are still prevalent in...

It’s not true that you only exercise 10% of your brain,nor can you categorise students by...

stem subject snobbery: a student s view on why...

This 16-year-frail says taking GCSE dance was the best decision she ever made – why is everyone so...

how to teach ... cold and flu

From making cuddly bacteria to lessons on Louis Pasteur,here’s our guide for teaching your...

how to teach ... jane austen

In honour of her birthday this month,we gape at how you can bring the likes of Emma, Mr Darcy and...

how to teach ... sinkholes

This seemingly supernatural event presents an opportunity for learning – both geological and...

you dont need to be lovey dovey: john dabbros...

The headteacher of Channel 4’s Jamies Dream School offers nuggets of wisdom about classroom...

no beef allowed: inside the schools that have...

From plant-based menus in California to vegetarianism in Letchworth,many schools are adopting...

ready, steady ... stay at home? the benefits of a...

Improved concentration and reduced hyperactivity – the author of a original study argues the case...

six classroom management tips for new teachers

Smile,be consistent and add some fun – teacher and blogger Michael Linsin explains his behaviour...

how to survive your first year: a practical guide...

From hoarding glue sticks to building an arsenal of stock phrases and planning in social time,Gabbie...

how to teach ... mental health

We teach children from young how to care for their bodies – use our resources to help them learn...

dear nqt, teaching isnt easy but heres how to...

Teaching at its best can be rewarding and exciting,but what can you do to accept through more...

secret teacher: were not to blame for poor social...

It’s easy for government to say teachers fail to inspire children raised in poverty – it’s...

rise and dine: breakfast recipes for busy teachers

For national Breakfast Week,food writer Hannah Friend brings you a selection of healthy breakfast...

would you pass the teachers numeracy skills test?...

In the final three years nearly 2000 people bear been turned away from teacher training because of...

how to teach ... e safety

Explain how children should behave online with Smartie the penguin,debates on digital safety and...

scared to fail, scared to succeed - how alex...

A troubled family life left Alex reluctant to try and trapped between worlds. In his journey to...

show us that you care: a students view on what...

Ofsted has its own ideas approximately outstanding lessons,but what young people love approximately...

wake up call: help your teenage students see the...

A lack of sleep can hamper academic performance and wellbeing,but there are simple ways to help...

how to teach... behaviour management

Always smile and be consistent – here are our top lesson ideas and resources on classroom...

how to teach ... mindfulness

The Guardian Teacher Network has resources to aid introduce the concept of mindfulness to pupils,to...

how to teach ... the steel crisis

From melting points to global trade,there are plenty of ways to teach your students about the...

how to teach ... chinese year of the monkey

From exploring our simian relations to creating Chinese art and learning Mandarin,here’s our guide...

the science of resilience: how to teach students...

Neurologist and teacher Judy Willis shares three simple techniques to help teachers build resilience...

how to teach ... feminism

From the beats of Beyoncé to the battles of Boudicca,here’s our guide for teaching students...

christmas gift ideas for geeky teachers

Whether it’s a virtual reality headset or a T-shirt denouncing execrable grammar,we’ve scoured...

secret teacher: schools turn a blind eye to bad...

Outstanding teachers don’t always beget good managers – there’s more to main a team than...

dreading meetings? craving quiet? you may be an...

Schools can be difficult for those who find interaction exhausting – but creating a ‘restorative...

the coastal school conundrum: five challenges and...

A new report highlights the challenges faced by schools in loney communities – and difference...

alexs turnaround taught me to focus on students...

A troubled family life left Alex reluctant to try and trapped between worlds. In his journey to...

how can you boost literacy in your school? - live...

Join our online chat on Wednesday 21 October,5.30pm to 7.30pm, to share best practice and ideas on...

pass the vagina cushion, we need to get...

Belgian sexologist Goedele Liekens is on a mission to sort out prudish British sex education – and...

how to teach... black history month 2015

From Nelson Mandela’s legacy to Barack Obama’s inauguration,celebrate Black History Month with...

secret teacher: brilliant eccentrics are a dying...

They may not play by Ofsted’s rules,but we should cherish maverick (an independent, nonconformist...

children and their mobiles: psychologists views on...

Psychologists discuss how parents and teachers can limit the impact of smartphones on young...

what a difference a day makes: the argument for a...

A study suggests giving students an additional day off improves learning. It could also be a step in...

grand designs: 10 steps to transform your...

Want to create the perfect learning environment? Design expert David Bill offers his advice for...

how to teach … phonics

This week the Guardian Teacher Network explores the range of resources that are available for...

educating greater manchester head: what ive...

Channel 4’s Educating Greater Manchester headmaster Drew Povey turned around the school once...

support vs challenge: how school leaders can...

The best school leaders don’t just protect their teams from the pressures of teaching – they...

how to teach ... cancer

From diagnosis to treatment,our lesson plans will arm your students with knowledge of the disease in...

how teachers can use social media to boost their...

Join us on Wednesday 24 February 5.30pm to 7.30pm for expert advice on making the most of Twitter...

dear nicky morgan, id like to return to teaching -...

Glossy adverts and ‘golden hellos’ won’t solve the teacher recruitment crisis – you need to...

teachers, tell us about your working lives

Our annual teaching careers survey is live. Share your insights into workload,work-life balance and...

secret teacher: pushy parents, stop writing ucas...

Universities may not identify candidates who own been babied through admissions,but when the work...

trying to stay afloat: schools face months of...

Lost coursework,homeless students and portacabin classrooms – schools in the Calder Valley and...

how to teach ... the last christmas lessons of...

From blizzard ice creams to festive scavenger hunts,here’s our teacher survival kit in the form of...

how to teach... the last christmas lessons of term

From blizzard ice creams to festive scavenger hunts,here’s our teacher survival kit in the form of...

practice makes perfect: why mock exams are great...

Many students see sitting mocks in December as nothing more than a cruel trick. But these tests have...

open, honest, reflective: how teachers are...

Teachers worry they will say the unsuitable thing to students. But by addressing difficult subjects...

how to teach ... guy fawkes

beget sparklers and study the chemistry of fireworks – here’s how to get your students excited...

the anatomy of procrastination - and how pupils...

YouTube,Facebook, the sidebar of shame; we all procrastinate sometimes. But you can teach your...

brooms up! quidditch puts the magic back into...

The world of Harry Potter is helping young muggles improve their fitness,wellbeing and literacy...

educating cardiff episode 3 brings bad girls and...

The latest instalment from Willows High School is a lesson in behaviour management,says Tough Young...

secret teacher: my school cares about our...

It pains me to hear about stressed,disillusioned teachers who acquire no work-life balance. My...

without parent governors, schools face an uphill...

School boards already struggle to involve mums and dads meaningfully in their work – plans to...

secret teacher: i wish ministers would tell the...

The government is misleading the public into thinking it is protecting schools’ funding. Our...

how to teach ... handwriting

Erase the myth that mighty penmanship is irrelevant and originate writing fun for children of all...

secret teacher: teaching robbed me of my health -...

In my darkest moment when I contemplated suicide,I realised I did want to live – I just didn’t...

secret teacher: parents, stop undermining us in...

We want your children to succeed as much as you do. When you undercut us,it not only upsets us but...

do we need to rethink how we teach the holocaust?

While the focus has been on teaching the dangers of racism,many students are left in the black about...

10 proven ways teachers can improve their sleep

Beware of cold feet,embrace the darkness and ditch the laptop – here’s what science says...

new year resolutions made easy: six ways to...

Our teachers share the tricks of the trade they’ve devised to avoid the drudgery of planning late...

secret teacher: theres no place for luxury on my...

Who am I kidding asking for designer handbags and Tiffany rings? 52 pens and a barrel of wine is...

tablets out, imagination in: the schools that shun...

Parents working in Silicon Valley are sending their children to a school where there’s not a...

why are state school students left on the...

A glimpse at the English Rugby World Cup squad proves that private schools are winning when it comes...

when teachers marry teachers: we try not to talk...

From staffroom cherish rivals to dodging questions from students – three couples share their...

learn from our mistakes: teachers share their...

From dunking ties in custard to encouraging year 8s to smoke,experienced teachers recognize back on...

six creative ways to teach genetics

Here’s a collection of ideas and resources for teaching everything from genetic mutation to...

secret teacher: sensationalist headlines can do...

We’ve been labelled one of the worst schools in the country based on league tables – it’s...

its only a phase: what not to say to lgbt pupils...

How teachers respond to disclosures approximately sexuality can be definitive for the student...

funding cuts will strip london schools of their...

My students have access to enrichment activities,decent class sizes and resources – all this is at...

the teacher recruitment crisis: views from the...

As a unique report reveals the extent of the shortage facing the teaching profession,we quiz our...

snooze, you lose: five tips to start the day well

From avoiding the snooze button to getting dressed with the lights on and doing some exercise,here...

outstanding performance: how would ofsted rate our...

Find out how Severus Snape,John Keating, Edna Krabappel and Louanne Johnson would fare against the...

two simple mindful meditation exercises for...

Mindfulness can help teachers reduce stress and boost confidence. Clinical psychologist Erin Olivio...

aliens, horses and nerves: tim peake answers...

Ahead of blast off later this month,we secured a few minutes with astronaut Tim Peake to ask him...

how to engage students in pe during winter: tips,...

How can teachers warm kids up to the opinion of exercise when it’s cold and dark? Join us on...

share memories of your favourite teachers: who do...

Celebrate World Teachers’ Day by telling us approximately the amazing people in education whose...

rebecca adlington answers your students questions...

The four-time Olympic swimming medallist joins us to acknowledge your students’ questions and...

tom was the child no one believed in - but i...

In the first of our unique series on classroom experiences,a teacher explains how a notorious...

playtime is crucial for a childs development - cut...

More schools are shortening the day by cutting rupture and lunchtimes,with worrying implications for...

from journalism to teaching: i m nervous, excited...

Everyone said Holly Welham should disappear into teaching – so she became a journalist. But she...

how to teach coding and programming

Exercise your digital logic and inspire the next Bill Gates or label Zuckerberg with our computer...

secret teacher: i was undermined for a decade. now...

My inspirational headteacher soon became intimidating. It ripped my life apart – but I know I’m...

how to help your students manage their mental...

YoungMinds activist Alice Victor discusses the pressure she felt during exam season and how teachers...

top tips for using social media to improve...

Avoid clash,share your ideas and take it offline sometimes – teachers and heads share their advice...

can you spot a good teacher from their...

Professor Rob Klassen explores the latest research into what traits effective teachers beget and how...

private school inspections: there isnt the fear...

Experienced teachers lead the work and their feedback is helpful – our blogger compares the...

how to teach ... valentine s day

From exploring the medieval roots of the celebration to love-laced language exercises – our lesson...

how to teach ... judaism

From baking challah to creating decorative mezuzahs – explore the Jewish faith in your classroom...

five fun christmas decorations to make with your...

Christmas is just around the corner so catch into the festive spirit with our seasonal craft...

secret teacher: i dare not tell anyone about my...

The stigma is such that,while it makes me a great teacher, I can’t disclose my condition. But...

how can we protect children from the harmful...

Join our live chat to discuss bullying and mental health as part of Anti-Bullying Week – on...

refugee crisis: how your school can help

From fundraising to lobbying the government,there are many practical ways for schools to offer...

secret teacher: i dont have the equipment and...

Despite feeling my lesson plans enjoy never been better,the lack of money makes them impossible to...

reluctant writers? 10 top tips to help primary...

Choose one theme and act out a scene – childrens poet Kate Williams shares her techniques for...

dont forget, the science of memory is key to...

Neuroscientist Catharine Young explains how memories are formed and suggests strategies teachers can...

teachers, share your amazing classroom experiences...

From making a breakthrough with a struggling student to an awe-inspiring lesson, we want to hear...

help! i am an nqt and i am lost - live chat

Join our newly-qualified teacher surgery on Wednesday 11 November from 5.30-7.30pm for advice and...

recurring nightmares, comic sans and 6am starts:...

I’ve had ups and downs,but the nightmares approximately students putting me in a detention for...

how to ... turn your classroom into a haunted...

Deck out your classroom for a spooktacular Halloween with pumpkin lanterns,scary sudoku and ghostly...

how to teach … rugby

With the Rugby World Cup just around the corner,here are lesson ideas for teaching everything from...

how to teach... shakespeare

This week marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. From making quills to baking...

who is your staff room crush? share your love...

With Valentine’s Day hot on our heels,we are giving fancy stricken teachers the chance to send...

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