Want to make sure your students really learn? Get a long-term plan
Instead of taking a lesson-by-lesson approach to subjects, teachers should be thinking about learning over time
February 2018
Teacher's blog
The art of reflection: how to become a more thoughtful educator
Reflecting on how you’re doing in the classroom can help you take ownership of your teaching and identify areas for improvement
October 2017
How to use picture books to get your class talking about emotions
Helen Hanna and Stefan Kucharczyk offer advice on discussing sensitive issues with children using books by former children’s laureate Anthony Browne
Teacher's blog
Well done? A guide to using praise effectively in the classroom
Praise has its place in any lesson, but using it too much or when it’s not deserved can be demotivating. Here’s how to inspire your students
Careers guidance at school: how to make it work for your students
A new report suggests there is still room for improvement in how schools prepare their students for the world of work. So what’s missing?
September 2017
How can teachers support vulnerable children at school?
Vulnerable students may have emotional, social and developmental barriers to learning. So what strategies can teachers use to support them?
Teacher's blog
7 tips for Sencos on managing the demands of the job
Being a schools special educational needs coordinator is rewarding, but comes with significant challenges. So what can you do get organised?
The science of teaching and learning
How to help students settle into the new school year
The start of the academic year can be a challenging time for students. What can teachers do to ease the transition to a new class or school?
August 2017
Live Q&As
Seven tips for supporting high performers at school
Teacher's blog
How can we create a culture of excellence in schools?
May 2017
Teaching and learning in the global classroom
Love trumps hate: five ways teachers can build solidarity and inclusion
Recent political events have fuelled an increase in hate crime and created division. This needs to be discussed and challenged in the classroom
April 2017
Teachers on Twitter: why you should join and how to get started
Thanks to inspiring and generous teachers on the social media site, my passion for the job has been renewed
February 2017
Partnerships in practice
Family ties: how to get parents involved in children's learning
Use social media to share classroom projects, involve mums and dads in homework and try visiting them at home, say the experts
November 2016
The secret teacher
Secret Teacher: An invasive alien species is taking over education
The science of teaching and learning
Seven ways to give better feedback to your students
October 2016
The science of teaching and learning
The problem of perfectionism: five tips to help your students
Striving for perfection doesn’t only make young people unhappy – it also affects their development. Here are some ways to get your pupils to think differently
September 2016
Sexual harassment in schools: a guide for teachers
Are you doing enough to challenge sexist comments? Are you making gender-based assumptions? Creating a safe classroom means asking tough questions
July 2016
Three lesson ideas for teaching your class about Eid al-Fitr
From baking Eid cookies to Skype chats with other classrooms who are celebrating, there are many ways to bring the festival to life for your students
