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The vast majority of homework IS a waste of time
*Those* tweets from Gary Lineker and co sparked a debate about homework’s usefulness. Here, teacher and parent Nancy Gedge gives her perspective on the age-old debate
27 September 2018
‘We were so busy “fixing” Otto, we missed what he was good at’
In the rush to give children who struggle interventions, we can fail to see their talents, says Nancy Gedge
18 September 2018
Ensure your dealings with parents are a duet, not a duel
Good relationships with families will go a long way towards ensuring children achieve their potential in education, says Nancy Gedge
10 August 2018
Finding balance is crucial, as none of us is a superhero
A well-balanced life means a happy professional, and a happy one is someone who is able to do their job, writes the Tes SEND columnist
20 July 2018
We all need a ‘critical friend’ to keep us on the right track
The school’s SEND governor will help to ensure you don’t have your metaphorical skirt tucked in your metaphorical knickers, says Nancy Gedge
6 July 2018
Heads who break the law must face the consequences
Just as motorists are sent on speed awareness courses, leaders who flout the rules should be informed about SEND legislation, writes Nancy Gedge
22 June 2018
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