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‘Back off SLT, I’m having fun in lessons at Christmas’
If we teach as we always would until the last bell, we are denying our pupils so much that they actually need, argues Nikki Cunningham-Smith
13 December 2019
Ban doodling? Ask yourself these four questions first
Drawing on books may be against school rules, but the habit has pros as well as cons, argues Nikki Cunningham-Smith
2 December 2019
What to do if a pupil says a teacher is picking on them
When a student feels they are being treated unfairly, there are questions we should ask, says Nikki Cunningham-Smith
12 October 2019
How to get the silent staffroom majority to speak up
There are always some who are more eager to give feedback than others but, as a leader, it’s important to have access to different perspectives. Nikki Cunningham-Smith offers her tips on hearing from everyone
17 September 2019
How to handle the stress of NQT job-hunting
Nikki Cunningham-Smith offers techniques for handling rejection, staying positive and finding the job you really want
28 August 2019
5 ways to maximise your KIT days
‘Keeping in touch’ days can too easily become a waste of time for all involved – here’s how to make the most of them
6 July 2019
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