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How in-school artists helped boost creativity
Keen to embed the creative philosophies of Sir Ken Robinson, this school brought an art residency into the school, with intriguing lessons and learning outcomes
How to embed Mandarin into your curriculum
With Mandarin growing in popularity, teachers explain how schools can make the most out of teaching the language
Meet Shelagh Legrave, the next FE commissioner
In October, college principal Shelagh Legrave takes up her new post as FE commissioner. She tells Julia Belgutay her story
Why we need to prepare students for global citizenship
In our fast-changing world, colleges must equip students to face global issues and thrive in a transforming jobs market
What are the big issues facing colleges this term?
Enrolment, Covid catch-up and government levelling up policy are key concerns for college leaders, says David Hughes
FE Heroes: ‘Further education makes a real difference’
HR adviser Pria Kapoor found the college sector through a volunteering placement. Here, she tells her story
New teachers: How to build confidence in the classroom
It's normal to be nervous on your first day as a teacher but adopting a different persona can fool your students into thinking you’re brimming with confidence, writes Andy Taylor
Heads tell Williamson to focus on strategy, not bubbles
School leaders urge education secretary to concern himself less with the ‘minutiae’ of how schools are run
Back to school: Six clever classroom hacks
Turn your tired classroom into a pedagogical paradise with these nifty tricks from Grainne Hallahan
The dreaded phone call home: a checklist for teachers
Calling a student’s parents or carers can be nerve-racking – so follow Ceri Stokes' tips for how to do it right
Closing skills gaps: Why we need a long-term vision
To ensure supply and demand for skills can stabilise and deliver the sustained impact needed, a longer-term view must be taken, writes Sam Parrett
Why we now truly have to deal with teacher stress
Education is like the canary in a coal mine – what the sector experiences will soon filter into society, writes David Murray
5 last-minute checks before sixth-form students arrive
To help you make students' step up to sixth form as easy as possible, Claire Green offers this essential advice
Inset days: We need to put the C, P and D back into CPD
What makes an effective continuing professional development Inset day? The clue is in the name, says Mark Enser
Why welcoming new students is the best part of the year
Kirsty Walker is beginning to welcome new pupils this week – and it is a part of the term she looks forward every year