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Nathan Burns offers his tried-and-tested methods that can be used in any subject

As professionals, we tend to shy away from talking politics at school. Yet, by ignoring the topic altogether, we leave students unprepared for an important and unavoidable aspect of adult life, says Nathan Burns. He shares his approach to exploring the subject in the classroom

An unwise drinks decision on a school trip resulted in a frosty reception and a valuable lesson about rewards for Nathan Burns

We want our students to be independent learners and lockdown offers a chance to help them get there, says Nathan Burns

Metacognition may sound newfangled and complicated, but it’s actually the opposite – and something we should all be on board with, writes Nathan Burns

Metacognition is the new trendy thing in schools – but it’s not as simple as it first appears, says Nathan Burns