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Gemma Corby

Gemma Corby has worked in SEND for more than 15 years, initially as a teacher in a school in East London and, for the past 10 years, as a Sendco.

All articles by Gemma Corby
How to help students with SEND transition to secondary school
The transition from primary to secondary school can be particularly daunting for pupils with special educational needs, but these steps can help, says Gemma Corby
Secondary
9 May 2026
Typewriter New Chapter
Is standing up all day bad for teachers’ health?
From heart disease to varicose veins, standing up all day has health risks – but what can teachers do about it?
17 September 2021
An A to Z of SEND: terms every teacher should know
SEND is full of acronyms you may not be familiar with – our handy guide will help you understand them
General
3 April 2021
6 ways teachers can master motivation in lockdown
If your motivation has begun to wane, Gemma Corby offers practical ways to give yourself a boost
General
25 January 2021
10 things only fellow teachers understand
Sunday night stress, local celebrity status and an overwhelming urge to tell other adults off – it’s all part of the job
9 December 2020
Why schools need to flush out rotten toilets
Dilapidated toilets with broken locks and peeling lino aren’t just unpleasant – they impact on pupils’ health, learning and respect for their school, researchers tell Gemma Corby. The good news is that the pandemic is encouraging everyone to clean up their act
4 December 2020