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What happened when I didn’t talk for an entire lesson
A sore throat led this music teacher to a novel idea: not talking for an entire lesson. The outcome was startling
Lord Baker: Scrapping Btecs ‘an act of vandalism’
Btecs are 'of particular help to disadvantaged young people', says former education secretary Lord Baker of Dorking
5 ways to introduce primary pupils to movie editing
Learning to use video editing software on tablets and smartphones with young learners may sound tough – but follow these simple steps, and you'll have a class of cinematic auteurs in no time
Btecs: ‘Engines of social mobility’ can’t be scrapped
Sector leaders from 12 organisations write to education secretary Gavin Williamson to warn against defunding Btecs
Report: HE must work in ‘close collaboration’ with FE
FE colleges and universities must create a ‘local tertiary ecosystem', says a new report from EDSK
Higher technical qualifications: how to make them work
The higher technical qualifications offered by the University Centre Leeds are helping to close skills gaps, write these leaders
Mental health: can it be embedded into the curriculum?
With further education colleges leading the way on mental health, Kate Parker asks: how can provision be elevated further?
ESFA to build ‘supportive relationships’ with colleges
There will be a more 'proactive and preventative approach' to identifying and supporting colleges that may face challenges, says the Education and Skills Funding Agency
4 ways to work without a teacher planner
The teacher planner is a near-sacred item – but this leader says that since she binned it, classroom life has become much easier
Berridge: how we will weed out the ‘bad apples’
In an effort to secure a good school for every child, the government is clarifying its guidance on when it can prohibit someone from running a school, says Baroness Berridge
6 medical questions to ask before moving abroad
Moving overseas with a medical condition can be tricky, but ask the right questions and the process should be a lot less painful
Learning should not be a solely utilitarian pursuit
The government’s vision for education is a great starting point, even if it falls short of the learning society many would like to see, writes David Hughes
Tokyo 2020: How we’ve raised so many Olympians
If Loughborough were a country in the Olympics, they’d be 12th in the table. Loughborough College principal Jo Maher reflects proudly on the town's success
Autumn exams: what financial support is available?
All you need to know about the DfE exam support service and the funding your college or training provider could be entitled to
Need to know: How Covid affected school governors’ work
Constant government guidance, longer hours and the challenges of working remotely all changed how school governance functioned during the pandemic