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Gallons of tears and hundreds of hugs at the final farewell
The end of the school year is an emotional time for teachers – they must wave goodbye to students who have enriched their lives
28 July 2017
I’ll turn a blind eye to Boris if children don’t cheat
The irritation of someone jumping a queue or shuffling through private interview papers is nothing compared to the frustration felt by students when their peers cheat in exams
16 June 2017
Strong and stable decision-making needs a team
The prime minister may prefer to think solo, but young people need collaboration in the decisions that shape their future
12 May 2017
Why children need to be tomorrow’s triple threat
The future can be frightening because of its uncertainty – and the trick is teaching children to face it with creativity and an open mind, says Sue Freestone
7 April 2017
A child who picks up litter might just lead the country
Pupils need to be given the opportunity to learn leadership skills if they wish to – but it is not something that should be imposed on them, writes one headteacher
3 March 2017
Unnecessary barriers drive me up the wall
Teachers are in the business of building bridges, not fences – we must open minds rather than reinforcing prejudices
20 January 2017
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