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The shock of witnessing a teacher in the wild
Teachers really aren’t supposed to exist outside of school – so bumping into one in the supermarket is a fascinating experience for a primary pupil
24 March 2017
Something has got to give if we lean too hard on TAs
Teaching assistants do great work, but they are not the answer when the mounting demands on classroom teachers prevent them from doing their job
10 March 2017
In defence of World Book Day fancy dress: ‘Having fun at primary school is still important’
There is more than a hint of cynicism around this year’s World Book Day – but such naysayers miss the point, writes one primary teacher and TES columnist
2 March 2017
Robots can’t do angry parents and nosebleeds
Some say that school receptionists could be replaced by artificial intelligence – but they overlook the fact that this essential, multi-tasking role most definitely requires the human touch
24 February 2017
SEND the right message
Review meetings for vulnerable children are often frustrating, but we must always strive to find the best possible solutions, writes one primary teacher
10 February 2017
State of the art supplies
A self-funded stationery shop may seem unnecessary, but when new paints and colouring pencils mean so much to pupils, what is the alternative?
27 January 2017
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