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Sarah Simons
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Jill Westerman: ‘We need a renaissance in adult education’
As Northern College’s Jill Westerman approaches retirement, the Tes FE Awards winner says there are grounds for optimism
24 June 2018
As a teacher, sitting an exam really puts you to the test
There’s nothing like going from stern invigilator to terrified examinee to give you respect for your students
22 June 2018
The Stem Centre that boosts cross-college collaboration
Why Barking and Dagenham College’s approach to teaching Stem across all departments stood out to judges at the Tes FE Awards 2018
19 June 2018
‘I’ve always been a sort of maverick principal’
Tes FE Awards Leader of the Year Lowell Williams, chief executive of Dudley College of Technology, talks about his career, successes and mistakes
19 June 2018
‘Learning is about much more than economic gain’
Inspired by the winners of the Festival of Learning National Awards, Sarah Simons says that education transforms lives
14 June 2018
‘Your class is a stage - but don’t forget the source text’
Just as actors interpret a script, teachers are entitled to their own opinions, but not their own syllabus, writes Sarah Simons
8 June 2018