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As the trend grows for offices that resemble kids’ playgrounds on steroids, Jessica Powell investigates whether it could ever translate to a school setting

The uncomfortable truth about poor behaviour is that teachers can be a major cause, says academic Linda Graham

The Fit Bottomed Girls are fitness experts dedicated to creating workout techniques that can be squeezed into busy lifestyles – and that cater for all body shapes. Founder Jennipher Walters tells Jessica Powell how teachers can find the time to get a sweat on

In today’s climate of high-stakes accountability, teachers are scared – about exam results, about inspections...about losing their job. This everyday fear is impacting on their teaching and their health. As the pressure ramps up for exam season, Jessica Powell investigates what is driving this fear – and suggests there is much that schools and individuals can do to bring these debilitating emotions under control

Despite years of campaigning, foetal alcohol spectrum disorder is still unknown to many teachers, the academic and former headteacher tells Jessica Powell

Rural schools face a battle to give their students the range of enriching experiences on offer in cities. They tell Jessica Powell how they need attractions – and the government – to do more