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It’s a Sin: Life as a gay teacher in the era of AIDS
Channel 4‘s It’s a Sin depicts life in the AIDS crisis – what was it like for gay teachers? Thomas Blaikie was there
5 February 2021
Life lessons: Is it OK to talk about frivolous things?
Times are tough and teachers have a lot to worry about – but is it all right if that includes the results of ‘Strictly’? Tes’ maven of manners offers advice
10 January 2021
Life lessons: Should I send my head a Christmas card?
What do you do when it becomes clear that the headteacher expects a card from all members of staff? Tes’ maven of manners offers advice
6 December 2020
Life lessons: The cult of the glamorous younger teacher
How do you work alongside the one teacher who always attracts more attention than others? Tes’ maven of manners offers advice
15 November 2020
Life lessons: The curse of the parent WhatsApp group
It serves a useful purpose – but can quickly become a hotbed of teacher-bashing. Tes’ maven of manners offers advice
11 October 2020
Life lessons: people hog the staffroom photocopier
You only need to photocopy a single sheet...but someone else is busy churning out hundreds of copies. Tes’ maven of manners offers advice
21 February 2020
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