Best Practice

Into Film Festival 2016

21 September 2016

The Into Film Festival takes place from November 9 to 25 with more than 3,000 free screenings for schools as well as a host of workshops and other activities. Key themes this year include diversity, wellbeing and anti-bullying. Festival artistic director Sam Wilson explains more

Shakespeare Schools Festival

21 September 2016

This year, the Shakespeare Schools Festival is set to reach more than 35,000 children, culminating in live performances in real theatre venues across the country. Susan Elkin explains

Hygge: Protecting your staff’s wellbeing

21 September 2016

We are all rightly concerned with the mental health and wellbeing of our pupils – but what about the staff? John Dabell discusses why staff wellbeing should be top of your agenda and offers some quick ideas

The Standard for Teachers’ Professional Development

14 September 2016

A new DfE Standard for Teachers’ Professional Development has been published. Chair of the independent group of experts who put the document together, David Weston, looks at what it means for schools and teachers’ CPD

What does effective student feedback look like? Part 2

14 September 2016

Good feedback can have a significant impact on student progress. In the second part of this two-part article, teacher Helen Webb continues her research review on effective feedback, looking at assessment for learning, peer and self-assessment, the role of marking and the views of Ofsted

Effective computing CPD: Advice and resources

14 September 2016

The introduction of the computing curriculum has proved challenging for schools. Mark Dorling looks at what CPD is available and urges school leaders to prioritise teacher support and development

Wellbeing research in Australia

14 September 2016

Schools in Australia are embracing pioneering research on pupil wellbeing. Janet Williamson reports on her trip to witness their approaches first-hand

Key stage 3: Year 6 to 7 transition

14 September 2016

This term in SecEd, Matt Bromley is focusing on boosting outcomes for learners at key stage 3. He looks here at the process of transition and how we can best help pupils to prepare and cope with the move from year 6 to 7

Teaching A level mathematics

14 September 2016

If you’re new to the chalkface, the challenge of teaching A level maths can be a tough one. Michael Anderson offers a few pointers and looks at the changing curriculum requirements

NQTs and technology

14 September 2016

Getting to grips with technology in the classroom will be high on the agenda for many NQTs this term. Sarah Wright offers her advice

Leadership: Remember, it’s we not me...

14 September 2016

Colin McLean speaks to headteacher Christine Mitchell to get her advice for those starting a new headship this term. The key, she says, is to remember ‘we not me’

What does effective student feedback look like? Part 1

7 September 2016

Feedback is continually reported to have significant impact on student progress. In this two-part article, teacher Helen Webb reviews some of the current literature and research to try and understand what makes feedback effective

A simple, whole-school behaviour system

7 September 2016

After touring schools across the country, school leader Matthew Stevenson and his colleagues developed Ready to Learn – an approach to behaviour management that supports all teachers. He explains how

Academies: The $64,000 question

7 September 2016

Does academy conversion raise standards? This key question has been long argued over, especially since 2010. New research from NFER attempts to provide some answers. Jack Worth looks at the findings

Pupil wellbeing: When to worry

7 September 2016

In a new series for SecEd, mental health expert Dr Pooky Knightsmith will be offering practical advice to school staff to help them safeguard their students' wellbeing. Her first article looks at when you should begin to worry about a student

School leadership: Time to end the hero head myth

7 September 2016

With a significant proportion of headteachers approaching retirement, a report has raised concerns that the government’s leadership succession plan is still too reliant on ‘hero heads’. Its author James Croft says it is time to think differently about leadership and give schools more responsibility ...

Key stage 3: Effective homework

7 September 2016

This term, Matt Bromley will be turning his attention to key stage 3, offering practical advice on a range of issues to help schools and teachers boost outcomes. He begins with a look at homework and the role it has to play during years 7 to 9

Parents and effective communication

7 September 2016

Effective parental engagement is key to a successful education, especially in year 7 as pupils transition. Karen Sullivan looks at the research

New teachers: Surviving your first year

25 August 2016

Alison Wood has just begun her second year of teaching at a school in Scotland. In this article, she offers her advice to this year’s cohort of new teachers to help them survive and thrive during their first year at the chalkface

Scottish Learning Festival 2016

25 August 2016

The theme of this year’s Scottish Learning Festival is ‘Promoting excellence and equity for all’. We preview some of the highlights and free CPD at this year’s event

Reclaiming assessment in your classroom

6 July 2016

The move to scrap national curriculum levels has given schools back control of assessment. Suzanne O’Farrell advises on creating new assessment systems that are less about measuring and data and more about maximising pupil progress
Claim Free Subscription