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The day my life changed - In my family for generations, but I knew school must close
As last-ditch rescue plans failed, head was left isolated, stressed and close to despair
16 July 2010
Easy does it
The jump from primary to secondary has long been identified as a problem area. Meabh Ritchie visited one of only two transition schools in the country, where children feel protected and staff have the opportunity to bring pupils’ academic skills up to scratch
9 July 2010
My best teacher - Claire Young
The Apprentice star recalls the ‘queen bee rottweiler’ who made sure her charges could cope with anything
9 July 2010
Marks out of 10 - Farewell idealism, hello survival mode. Innit
2 July 2010
Teaching on the edge
Whether it’s rapping their way through maths lessons or sharing details of their baby’s potty training, teachers who know how to `connect’ with pupils are prized assets in any school.
25 June 2010
The day my life changed - False accusation of assault nearly ended my career
Assumption of guilt caused lasting damage even though pupil confessed her lie
4 June 2010
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