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GCSE results 2021: What should you do with the data?
Exams may not have taken place this year, but there could still be useful insights to be had by analysing the TAG results data, says Sarah Barker
Data
12 August 2021
Back to school: How to make light work of long lessons
Extending lessons is a common solution to reduce congestion in busy corridors. But how do you handle the extra time effectively? Sarah Barker offers her suggestions
5 September 2020
Coronavirus: 3 tips for teaching from the front
Distancing will mean teaching from the front of class – one teacher who was immobilised by injury offers a few pointers
3 September 2020
Book review: Simplicity Rules
This guide to stripping back teaching practice and focusing on what matters makes for challenging and powerful reading
30 June 2019
Why school reports matter - and 4 ways to make them better
This head of English argues that students and their families really value school reports, so teachers should be given the time to make them as good as they can be
1 June 2017
Why the promotion of speaking and listening skills is every teacher’s responsibility
Oracy is a crucial skill for success in life and without a formal speaking and listening component for GCSE English, all teachers now have a responsibility to promote it, says one teacher
27 April 2017