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Those training to become teachers can find reflective practice a painful and awkward prospect, yet it is an essential part of maintaining professional standards. Sarah Simons hears from one teacher educator who is seeking to instil a sense of self in her charges

Teachers don’t have all the answers to major world events – sometimes we just need to learn together, says Sarah Simons

...but, like His Holiness, educators do sometimes get it wrong, writes Sarah Simons

Positively affecting the lives of our students is vital, but teachers must do the same for themselves, says Sarah Simons

How do you respond when Uncle Gerry and Aunt Janice ask about your job this Christmas? Sarah Simons has you covered

Some teachers and students struggle with Christmas. But it can be celebrated sensitively, says Sarah Simons