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The state sector is hamstrung by limits on its ability to make changes and develop. This leaves very real space for the independent sector to make a contribution to experimentation

Labour wants to abolish private schools, but what about the support staff? Who will look after them, asks Chris Wheeler

The problem – I’m nearing the end of my first four years in teaching. While my teaching is rated outstanding, I find my form group as challenging as in my first year. I blame it on first having them when I was inexperienced. How can I assert my authority?

I’m an NQT and I’m having a few issues with low-level disruption. I have attempted to implement the strategies suggested by my mentor, but although some are working I keep being told that the issue is classroom `presence’. What can I do?

I’m an NQT and have taken over a class after their teacher went on long- term sick leave. The pupils have been between teachers for a while and behaviour has lapsed. Even rewards and sanctions have been unsuccessful. What can I do?

The problem: I am struggling with a bottom set of Year 9s and am getting somewhere, but whenever they make posters the crayons get thrown around. I could say they cannot use them, but some children are not capable of much else. How can I stop them?