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At a time when heads are struggling to balance the books, school trips are being axed. But every pupil, no matter their background, deserves the chance to visit a site where they can feel the history beneath their feet, writes John Blake

Controlled assessment presented an unpleasant ethical challenge to all teachers and left a whiff of immorality around our profession

Nick Clegg is attacking free schools on grounds that ignore both the intention and the impact of the programme. Seeking innovative practice wasn’t an afterthought, but a core aspect and one that’s yielded huge dividends

As the government tries to placate teachers with promises to reduce stress, we must ask what the activists are really fighting for

As the UK government tries to placate teachers with promises to reduce stress, we must ask what the activists are really fighting for

Hollywood is a great starting point for exploring inaccuracies and subjectivity – and for discussing how other media edit the past