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From Brexit to Trump: should teachers talk politics in the classroom?As political discourse continues to become more polarised, educators must be mindful of how they engage pupils in discussions
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New Ofsted chief: ‘I want everyone to see us as a force for improvement’In her first interview as chief inspector of England’s schools, Amanda Spielman says she will start by examining the very purpose of Ofsted
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Growth mindset: practical tips you may not have tried yetStruggling to inspire growth mindset in your students? You’re not alone. Try going stealth, taking different paths and talking to parents
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Secret Teacher: cutting staff numbers to save money is a dangerous gameManagement has decided that teachers won’t be replaced when they leave. We’re losing valuable skills and risking our most vulnerable pupils
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Schools to be pushed to breaking point by levy, say education groupsSmall council-run schools will have to pay new apprenticeship levy whereas similar non-local authority schools will be exempt
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Seven ways governors can get to know their schoolBoard members can feel very removed from classroom life. Here’s how to get a strong insight into your school using everything from Twitter to learning walks
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Four neuromyths that are still prevalent in schools – debunkedIt’s not true that you only use 10% of your brain, nor can you categorise students by ‘learning styles’ – let’s cut this nonsense from classrooms
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Sport, skills and storytelling: how charity begins at schoolAs the curriculum grows narrower, we need to develop pupils’ qualities beyond the academic – and charities can help
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