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Gavin Simpson
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5 reasons your pupils need a Christmas quiz this week
A well-timed, well-put-together quiz is exactly what your pupils need right now, says Gavin Simpson
14 December 2020
3 reasons to be cheerful, despite the pandemic
Going back to school in this crisis has been a huge challenge – but there are positives for teachers, says Gavin Simpson
23 September 2020
Joe Wicks: 5 things he taught us about great teaching
As Joe Wicks prepares to deliver his final PE lesson, one middle leader explains what teachers can learn from his approach
22 July 2020
Teacher wellbeing: the power of the staffroom quiz
Looking for an easy way to improve teacher wellbeing? Gavin Simpson says a quiz is a simple and effective answer
6 December 2019
Why we forget pupil names - and how to better remember
The forgetting of students’ names is common, but the science of learning offers some memory tips, writes Gavin Simpson
18 November 2019
School trips: 5 ways to be the perfect teacher sidekick
If you’ve been invited along on a school trip, here’s how to act to ensure the offers keep coming in the future
11 November 2019