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5 reasons transport will be a headache in September
Getting pupils to and from school amid the coronavirus restrictions is going to be a huge challenge, argues Heidi Drake
14 July 2020
What we can learn from the jobs we don’t get
When you miss out on a teaching job it can feel like a personal rejection, but this teacher says it is a chance to come back stronger. Here is her guide to handling rejection
20 May 2020
8 essentials for switching from part- to full-time work
Heidi Drake explains what lured her back to full-time teaching and the eight ways she made it work
8 February 2020
How to help students at risk of self-harming
Heidi Drake used to self-harm when she was at school – here she tells teachers the signs to look out for and how to help
11 December 2019
7 tips for teachers when talking about terrorism
Teachers must discuss tricky topics with students, from terrorism to bereavement – sensitivity is key, says Heidi Drake
4 December 2019