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The teacher planner is a near-sacred item – but this leader says that since she binned it, classroom life has become much easier

When teachers make assumptions about pupil premium students being disengaged or lacking in parental support, we are the ones who are holding them back, writes Shabnam Ahmed

A-level classes are the dream for many teachers but a sudden switch from activity-based GCSE learning to university-style lectures can make the subject a struggle for you and your students, says Shabnam Ahmed

Work friendships are now more important than ever, says Shabnam Ahmed – so let’s put the time in to nurture them

Concerned that female colleagues are constantly being judged on how ‘skinny’ they are, Shabnam Ahmed wants staffroom chat to move away from its focus on appearance

Do you have a work best friend? Shabnam Ahmed explains why she believes they’re crucial to staff wellbeing, and how schools can nurture these friendships