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Sarah Simons
All articles by Sarah Simons
‘Why Christmas parties can be better without booze’
Ahead of Christmas party season, one teacher explains why she won’t be hitting the bottle – and doesn’t miss it a bit
7 December 2018
‘Make part-time teachers feel part of the team’
Being a sessional teacher can be a tough gig – but, with the right support, it doesn’t have to be, writes Sarah Simons
23 November 2018
‘College receptions should feel less like airports’
Educational buildings should reflect their identity as places of learning, not nod to drab corporate overtures, writes Sarah Simons
16 November 2018
‘Teachers must engage young people with the news’
The news may feel depressing, but teachers should try to engage their students in current affairs, writes Sarah Simons
9 November 2018
The things students say that drive teachers barmy
There are some phrases that make teachers’ blood boil. Sarah Simons reveals how she would love to reply – but never can
2 November 2018
‘Periods shouldn’t be a taboo subject for students’
In schools and colleges, teachers and students shy away from discussing menstruation. This must stop, says Sarah Simons
26 October 2018