Can you spot a stranger on the net? 22 January 2015 Young people struggle to correctly identify exactly who they are talking to online, research has found. Professor Corinne May-Chahal looks at why this is.
Make your school meals count 15 January 2015 The government wants more pupils to opt for school meals. Jeremy Boardman from the Children’s Food Trust looks at the strategies secondary schools can use to increase take-up.
Ideas for Safer Internet Day 2015 15 January 2015 Hundreds of schools and thousands of students are expected to take part in activities around Safer Internet Day 2015. Laura Jennings previews the event.
Making time for our mental health 4 December 2014 Thousands of teenagers took part in last month’s Make Time in November mental health campaign, supported by SecEd. We look at how one school worked with students and how the national campaign is to develop from here.
More foundations of effective teaching 4 December 2014 Continuing his series on the basics of effective teaching, Matt Bromley discusses how to create good routines and habits to ensure that everyday classroom tasks run smoothly and efficiently.
NQT Special Edition: November 2014 4 December 2014 SecEd's bi-annual NQT special edition offers eight pages of best practice and advisory articles aimed at supporting NQTs and young teachers.
NQT Special: The four reasons for poor behaviour and how to tackle them 27 November 2014 Dreikurs’ Theory divides misbehaviour into four distinct types and offers a simple approach to managing each one. Nadine Pittam looks at the clear implications for teachers.
NQT Special: Tips to tackle low-level disruption 27 November 2014 Low-level disruption can often be one of the mot difficult classroom challenges to handle. Dorothy Lepkowska seeks some advice on behalf of NQTs.
NQT Special: Making the most of your CPD 27 November 2014 Mentoring, observation, INSET and external courses will form the backbone of your CPD during your NQT year. David Weston advises on how to make the most of these opportunities.
NQT Special: Challenges of the chalkface 27 November 2014 There are a range of challenges that NQTs can face in their first year at the chalkface. Julian Stanley offers some coping strategies.
Tackling LGBT prejudice 27 November 2014 Corelli College is a Stonewall Champion school and has worked hard to tackle homophobia and prejudice. Sharron Humphrey offers her advice to other schools.
Are you joining the Make Time for mental health campaign this month? 20 November 2014 This month, 300 secondary schools across England have committed to Make Time in November – an initiative to end mental health stigma and discrimination in schools, led by the campaigning mental health body Time to Change and supported by SecEd.
Discussing body confidence with students 6 November 2014 Body confidence begins with education and schools can play a crucial role. Dr Mary Bousted introduces the Be Real campaign, while Natasha Devon offers some tips for teachers.
Tackling bullying: Knowledge is power 6 November 2014 Information – both about national trends and about what is happening in your own school – is a powerful weapon in the fight against bullying. Dorothy Lepkowska explains.
Mental health: You don’t have to be an expert 16 October 2014 SecEd is supporting the Make Time in November mental health campaign. Here, we give some practical advice on using the campaign’s free resources to tackle mental health across your school.
Behaviour in the classroom 16 October 2014 Poor behaviour can hijack your teaching, especially in practical lessons such as science. Getting it right doesn’t have to be difficult. Becca Knowles offers her advice.
Make Time this November... 9 October 2014 High numbers of students are missing out on education because of mental illness. SecEd is supporting a new campaign that is urging schools to focus on mental health, tackle prejudice and raise awareness this November.
Promoting staff wellbeing 9 October 2014 The ‘head of staff formation and wellbeing’ is not a job title found in many schools. For Tom Caston, however, this role is a vital part of the school structure.
Supporting vulnerable pupils 2 October 2014 The use of ‘structured conversations’ and associate teachers has transformed outcomes for vulnerable pupils at Lyng Hall School. Nick Bannister explains.
Mentors give students sporting inspiration 25 September 2014 The Sky Sports Living for Sport programme offers free access to athlete mentors to help pupils use sport to improve their lives. We hear some inspiring stories from its recent annual awards.
Youth justice and the role of schools 3 July 2014 What does youth justice have to do with schools? After a major report highlights serious issues within the youth courts system, Dr Hilary Emery looks at the role of schools and education.
A focus on attendance 3 July 2014 Ofsted’s report into the plight of England’s ‘unseen children’ raised the issue of deprivation in seaside towns. Jane Bailey, a principal in Blackpool, discusses how a focus on attendance is making a difference.
Stamping out LGBT prejudice in schools 26 June 2014 Recent research has revealed the concerns of teachers about tackling the topic of same-sex marriage and also the discrimination faced by many LGBT staff in schools. Jo Morgan describes what her school does to stamp out prejudice.
NQT Special: Get a grip on workload 26 June 2014 Year two brings with it more freedom, but more responsibility to manage your growing workload. Dorothy Lepkowska seeks some advice.
NQT Special: Do you know how and when to say no? 26 June 2014 Both NQTs and more experienced teachers can often find it difficult to say no. Julian Stanley explores how teachers can turn down additional requests on their time in a professional manner.
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