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Further education has a hero in Ryan Sinclair, one of the Time Lord’s new companions. And his NVQ skills come in handy

As someone who found her love of literature later in life, Sarah Simons is determined to share it with college students

Preconceived ideas about what’s appropriate are called into question by working with LDD learners, writes Sarah Simons

Prepping yourself for a difficult lesson? Stick on some pre-class choons to find your teaching groove, says Sarah Simons

Teachers in FE are suffering an identity crisis. They warn that, with the sector now focused on industrial targets and employment outcomes, their status as expert educators is being diminished. Given the lack of funding and a widening pay gap, staff also admit to feeling undervalued. So how, asks Sarah Simons, can FE teachers reclaim their identity? How can they restore the pride in their profession?

Timetable whoopsies. Room allocation clangers. The new year brings chaos, writes Sarah Simons. All you can do is own it