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Adi Bloom
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Here’s a fairy good idea: cast a spell over your phonics teaching
Ever wished for a better way to help pupils sound out words? One former teacher can work magic with costumes, creativity...and a healthy amount of glitter
28 April 2017
Pupils say social media sites do not protect them from porn and bullying
More needs to be done to safeguard students from sexual content and hurtful messages, survey finds
27 April 2017
A third of teachers have suffered abuse from parents, study shows
Primary teachers are most likely to experience negative behaviour from parents on school premises, research suggests
26 April 2017
Schools warn parents about internet game calling for players’ suicide
The Blue Whale Game asks teenagers to take part in an escalating series of self-harm challenges, culminating in suicide
25 April 2017
Outrage as Ukip calls for school-based medical checks for girls at risk of FGM
Union leader says the policy would put teachers at risk of safeguarding-related accusations
24 April 2017
Rebalance schools to reflect importance of mental health, charity tells politicians
Rates of self-harm among pupils are skyrocketing, YoungMinds warns
24 April 2017