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Learning from learners: student feedback boosted my teaching skills

Feedback from students and collaboration in general is a great way of developing as a teacher, in fact I think it's vital.
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Why I became a teacher: to bring some personality to the classroom

Teaching can, at times, be a thankless profession but we seem to be addicted. I am always being warned not to hug the kids but I do anyway and they hug me back which makes my day.

Globetrotting teacher visits more than 55 countries to inspire his students

Sponsored feature There’s no substitute for the sense of wonder on first seeing the Great Wall, says teacher Matthew Bell, plans to visit every country in the world to bring geography to life for his students
Support for parents is the key to tackling pupil aggression in schools

More than half of teachers face hostility in schools – from verbal insults to threats. It’s time to look at the cause of these problems rather than playing the blame game
10 things every new primary school teacher needs to know

Do smile before Christmas but don’t foray into the staff room if you actually need a break. Here are some top tips for surviving your first year
Are teachers’ working lives worse in the UK than anywhere else?

The OECD’s new Education at a Glance report challenges common perceptions of education in the UK
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Ofqual reveals that fewer pupils sitting the new exams may be awarded the highest grade than currently get an A*
Tanks at the school gates? San Diego school police acquires its own MRAP

Police captain plays down fears of militarisation and says ‘When we have an emergency at school, we’ve got to get in and save kids’

Securing your school during building renovations: top tips for headteachers

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How to manage your school's reputation after results day

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Scotland has an excellent education system – it's a great career move

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How to teach food production – without leaving the classroom

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The UK requires 53,000 more teachers by 2050

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