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How we rolled out a successful school mobile phone ban
Gavin Williamson wants phones banned in schools, but how easy is it to do? One leader talks us through how they did it
4 July 2021
How can English departments choose the right texts?
Picking which books students will study is a big decision – and shouldn’t just be about what is in the cupboard. Laura May Rowlands offers four key questions to help
General
12 May 2021
‘Front loading’ and how it can support learning
A lack of cultural capital or historical understanding can limit some students’ ability to access literary texts. English teacher Laura May Rowlands explains how she levels the playing field by providing classes with the context and vocabulary they need before tackling challenging poetry or prose
General
30 April 2021
GCSE English: 3 tips to improve creative writing
Creating a fully formed story out of thin air is a big ask – but there are powerful ways to guide your students
Secondary
29 April 2021
3 things I’ll miss not teaching from home with children
Teaching remotely with two children under 4 taught Laura May Rowlands about flexibility and resilience
13 March 2021
GCSEs 2021: What should we teach our exam cohorts now?
Students return on 8 March but teachers are still in the dark on GCSE assessment – here one teacher shares her plans
Secondary
2 March 2021
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