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When James Handscombe’s pupil moaned that he was ‘always in’, he hit on a truth of effective teaching

This guide to maths teaching has the weirdness and madcap enthusiasm of a Terry Pratchett novel – but none of the jokes

Oxford widening-access schemes might transform not just the statistics but also the conversation, says James Handscombe

Always smile, create a strong school ethos and hire a deputy who will tell you when you’re wrong: one seasoned headteacher shares his tips

If we want to get more disadvantaged young people into Oxbridge, schools need to focus on equipping students with the qualities that these elite universities demand – such as a thirst for knowledge and a desire to challenge opinion, writes James Handscombe

Pupils need to stop viewing learning as purely a means to end – to get into uni – and be motivated beyond exam results