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Chris Powell
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How to... plan for that really chatty class
One teacher gives his tips for how you can plan ahead to avoid low-level disruption from a talkative class
9 October 2016
Friday Five: Things teachers pledge to do at the start of the academic year
It’s normal to be inspired to make professional promises at the start of the new school year. But promises are made to be broken...
9 September 2016
How to be a great mentor (and get the most out of yours)
Advice for making the most out of a mentoring relationship
15 June 2016
How to...be a great NQT mentor
Will you be supporting a newly qualified teacher next year? An experienced professional mentor offers his advice
9 June 2016
Friday Five: Reasons why school office staff are awesome
If you need extra detention slips or cheering up after another tricky day, who ya gonna call? The school office team, of course
20 May 2016
Friday Five: Staffroom comments guaranteed to wind up an English teacher
If you want to stay on friendly terms with the English department, it might be best to avoid the following...
15 April 2016
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