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Nikki Cunningham-Smith was a less-than-ideal student – but could this make her better at her job, she ponders

Don’t bristle when the newbie chips in with a new idea or criticism – even experienced teachers can learn from those trained in the latest pedagogies, finds Nikki Cunningham-Smith

The self-help concept could be just the thing for students feeling the loss of normal school life, says this teacher

Have you found yourself teaching a subject outside of your specialism? Here’s how to make the most of the situation

The promise of gifts for compliance might give behaviour management a short-term boost, but, as Nikki Cunningham-Smith has found, it’s not a lasting solution

Working in a pupil-referral unit requires a huge team effort even in normal times, let alone during a pandemic. In the fourth and final instalment of a series in which Tes asks teachers and leaders to reflect on 2019-20, assistant head Nikki Cunningham-Smith says that the response of staff to this year’s unique challenges showed true camaraderie