Ideas to raise students’ aspirations 25 May 2016 There are lots of programmes, initiatives and ideas out there to help schools in raising the aspirations of disadvantaged students. Karen Sullivan reports
Character Education: Defining and embedding resilience 18 May 2016 Resilience is becoming a buzzword in education and is a key part of the character education agenda. But what is it, how should we define it, how can it be embedded in the curriculum and how can we evaluate it? Ross McWilliam discusses some possible approaches
Literacy’s role in boosting maths outcomes 18 May 2016 Could literacy be the key to progress in mathematics? Maria Howard reports on her work to support middle and lower achieving pupils
Employability skills: Unlocking Talent and Potential 18 May 2016 Unlocking Talent and Potential is an employability and skills programme being run alongside local employers by three schools in Nottingham. Phil Crompton explains how it works
Independent learning: Leading by example 18 May 2016 In a bid to boost independent learning skills, raise aspirations and build relationships, teachers at Saint Thomas More Academy led by example. Dave Rankin explains 2 comments
Running effective residential trips 18 May 2016 Lindsey Simpson offers some tips on how to organise and structure effective residential trips for your pupils
Planning, running & assessing project-based learning in your classroom 11 May 2016 Project-based learning can be effective, but how do you actually introduce it into your classroom? In the second part of his best practice article, Matt Bromley offers practical advice on incorporating this approach
Auditing your school's character education provision 11 May 2016 How can you audit your school’s character education provision? SecEd’s resident character education expert Matt Bawden offers some practical insights on auditing and measuring our implicit and explicit practice
Improving your homework provision 11 May 2016 Homework is only worthwhile if it has an impact. Jennifer Jays, discusses her work to turnaround her school’s homework strategy
Geography: From assessment to fieldwork 11 May 2016 Hundreds of geography teachers gathered recently for the Geographical Association’s annual conference. Alan Kinder summarises the key issues and debates
Supporting students who are unsupported at home 11 May 2016 How can we raise the aspirations of pupils when engaging with their parents is proving difficult? Karen Sullivan offers some practical ideas
Using project-based learning in your classroom 4 May 2016 The impact that project-based learning can have on student outcomes and motivation is well-known. In the first of a two-part series, Matt Bromley looks at the golden rules for incorporating this approach into your classroom and the curriculum
Raising aspirations: The PACE programme 4 May 2016 The PACE programme is the culmination of one school’s work to boost curriculum enrichment, teach character and skills, raise aspirations, and broaden horizons. Paula Arrowsmith explains how it works
Building your presence in the classroom 4 May 2016 Presence in the classroom – it is that special something that makes the best teachers. Kathy Oxtoby seeks advice on how young teachers can develop their own presence and gravitas in front of students
Delivering an effective enrichment programme 4 May 2016 Enrichment programmes are a popular platform for schools to engage their pupils in the wider community and teach important life-skills. Ellie Jones shares her insights on best practice
Assessing computing: Practical approaches 27 April 2016 Computing is slowly becoming an established part of the curriculum, but many schools are still finding their feet – especially when it comes to assessment. Expert Terry Freedman discusses some practical approaches to effective assessment in computing
Delivering an effective Extended Project 20 April 2016 Monkseaton High’s recent Ofsted ‘outstanding’ grade included high praise for the school’s work in relation to the Extended Project Qualification. So, what are the ingredients of a successful EPQ teaching programme? Dr Andrew K Shenton and Andy Sherlaw offer some practical advice
Ideas for developing pupils’ resilience 20 April 2016 They may be the most examined, but many believe that today's children are the most 'untested' in history. So, how can we nurture the resilience they will need in their lives ahead? Garry Freeman offers some advice
Character education resources released 20 April 2016 Teaching Character Through Subjects – the new government-funded character education resources – have been released. Matt Bawden explains what they are all about
Boosting students’ interest in STEM 20 April 2016 The Your Life campaign’s Tough Choices report highlights the issue of declining interest in STEM as students get older and looks to inspire schools and industry to tackle the problem. Rhiannon Thomas explains
Ideas to help engage your students in poetry 20 April 2016 As the Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award opens for entries, we asked three teachers to offer their tips for teaching poetry and inspiring students
Factors influencing careers advice and work experience 13 April 2016 Research into young people’s aspirations and the careers information they receive has unearthed worrying findings about the factors that influence whether pupils get effective careers advice and work experience. Professor Louise Archer and Emily MacLeod explain
Using Shakespeare to support your pupils 13 April 2016 Shakespeare is not just the domain of English lessons and can be used to tackle a wealth of issues across school life. Drawing on the work, resources and expertise of Shakespeare’s Globe, Georghia Ellinas explains more
Ideas and resources for Shakespeare's 400th anniversary 13 April 2016 A range of events and initiatives are being run to help schools mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. Emma Lee-Potter takes a look
What’s next for key stage 3? 16 March 2016 With the increasing demands of key stage 4 and recent Ofsted criticism of provision in years 7, 8 and 9, Suanne O’Farrell looks at how schools can best use key stage 3 to support students’ achievement and their wider learning
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