The Rise of EdTech
According to stats gathered in 2017, there are 3,392,100 computers in classrooms. Technology and computing are becoming more of a presence in our schools, with…
Independent vs State: How Do Teachers Choose Their Path?
The essence of being a teacher doesn’t change, no matter where you work. You still have to plan lessons, imparting knowledge, mark homework, but like…
9 million adults in the UK are functionally illiterate
The ability to read and write is something that many of us take for granted. It is so integral to our everyday life, we don’t…
Do Pets Make Children Happier?
Saying that animals are amazing is hardly a controversial statement. There’s a reason every new David Attenborough series causes a nationwide sensation. But do domestic…
Is SAD Real and Are We Actually Happier in Summer?
It’s summer and the sun is shining - even in London. The evenings are long and full of light, meaning the temptation to slink straight…
What is the Early Career Framework?
We will always need teachers. However, according to a report by the House of Commons, in recent years “the overall number of teachers has not kept…
Should Boys and Girls be Educated Separately?
There are a few different schools of thought on this subject, pardon the pun. In some ways, the debate has become a moot point as,…
How to Spot Early Signs of Eating Disorders
As a teacher, you see your students almost as much and, in some cases, more than their parents. You have a duty of care, not…
Does Technology Have a Place in the Classroom?
Getting children (or adults, for that matter) to look up from their phones and tablets for a single second has become a task of Herculean…
Tips For Adjusting To Your First Few Weeks Of Term
Whether you’ve been a teacher for years, or this is your very first term back to school since you left as a student, there are…
