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How to handle pushy parents
It can be a disruptive influence when families try to micromanage your classroom, but these five tactics will help you stave off a parental offensive and stay in control, writes Jo Brighouse
11 November 2016
Don’t poke holes in RE
Not everyone is in favour of religious education in schools, but it is a compelling way to support children’s moral development – and they love studying it
4 November 2016
At pool time, we can keep our heads above the water
Want to be chucked in at the deep end as a teacher? Take a class swimming...
21 October 2016
Ten-year-olds are terrified
Teachers and young pupils alike are suffering the panic of ‘early onset Sats syndrome’ – thanks to our onerous testing regime
7 October 2016
A page-turner of a lesson
This primary teacher used to go all out to sustain her pupils’ attention, until she realised that all she needed was a really good story
23 September 2016
When a child is smarter than you, it’s a privilege
Teaching gifted children is a rare and exciting privilege, but it is also a big responsibility, says TES columnist Jo Brighouse
9 September 2016
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