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There is nothing wrong with teachers specialising in a certain year group, argues primary teacher Ian Goldsworthy

That elaborate display might look impressive, but how much are children actually learning from it, asks Ian Goldsworthy

If we want to build community, there are better ways than sitting on the floor singing old songs, argues Ian Goldsworthy

However good a PowerPoint presentation looks, on its own it will not improve learning, argues this teacher

Reading corners have become art installations, and it’s a waste of time – just focus on the books, argues this teacher

Few in teaching would cite a spell in spandex as essential preparation for entering the profession, but Ian Goldsworthy (aka Essex grappler Lord Spencer Goldsworthy) thinks otherwise