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Careful planning is about minimising risk and making sure that the time spent out of the classroom is worthwhile

Oral language is key to reading, says this literacy expert. But, she tells Kate Townshend, the subject is sorely neglected in schools – and pupils could be missing out on progression as a result

Is there such a thing as ‘teacher presence’ and, if so, how do you acquire it? Kate Townshend finds out

Discouraging ‘best friends’ at school ignores the strong bonds formed there that prepare pupils for relationships later in life, writes Kate Townshend

Temporarily promoting a teacher to cover absences in the short term can lead to long-term gains for the whole school, providing that the transition to their new role is carefully managed, finds Kate Townshend