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As teachers, we like to think that if we can just persuade our students to put a little more effort into their work, they will reap the rewards in terms of their learning, says Amy Forrester. But what if we’re all wasting our time?

Despite the challenges of 2020, Amy Forrester is still ending this year full of love for the teaching profession

The work of pastoral teams is underappreciated and misunderstood – right now they need you to take notice of the challenges they are facing, says Amy Forrester

The staff secret Santa ritual can be a painful experience, says Amy Forrester, so whatever you do, don’t buy a colleague one of these five gifts...

Stepping up to become the school’s behaviour leader may bring you face to face with unclear policies, erratic sanctions and confused students. Amy Forrester explains how to get a grip of it all

Mock exams have never felt more high-stakes, says Amy Forrester, so it is important that the process is managed carefully this year