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Being able to understand allusion is a tricky skill to master, but it can help to unlock texts and to improve students’ writing, says this head of English

In an exam situation, students can get stuck trying to come up with an opening sentence, so this head of English offers some tips to help them make the most of their writing time

‘Teachers are drowning under piles of students’ work – ditching the habit of taking grading home will make life better for teachers and students alike’

Teachers are drowning under piles of exercise books when they needn’t be, argues one English teacher. He claims that ditching the habit of trucking books home to mark is possible – and better for students and teachers alike