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20 years and out: So long and thanks for all the fish
Bernard Trafford takes a bow on two decades as a Tes writer and columnist – and calls on Douglas Adams for some final sage advice
5 June 2020
Lack of morals in government undermines teachers, again
The Dominic Cummings saga is just another example of government actions undermining attempts to impart morals to pupils
30 May 2020
School reopenings: ‘1 June looms but questions abound’
Bernard Trafford runs through the issues still casting doubt on the reopening of schools. There are a few, to put it mildly
22 May 2020
Book review: The Three Minute Leader
Bernard Trafford finds much to admire in this pithy leadership book crammed with ideas and insights – even if it doesn’t have anything to say about going to the pub
15 May 2020
Two harsh realities schools, and government, must face
Planning for the ‘new normal’ must acknowledge two tough truths: that the curriculum will be irrelevant, and the attainment gap will be even wider
9 May 2020
10 things that will be better after the lockdown
Teachers trusted, scientists respected, kindness in fashion and seven other improvements
18 April 2020
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