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A day in the life of a teacher with a cold
When a cold virus strikes, teachers can’t work from home. Instead, they have to battle through the day, sneezing as they go...
7 December 2019
Student-teacher relationships? Just no, even for adults
Even when learners are consenting adults, ‘teacher’ status makes romantic relationships unequal, writes Sarah Simons
30 November 2019
The most important people in schools? Admin staff
Behind-the-scenes heroes managing enrolment, exams and payroll keep our education system going, says Sarah Simons
23 November 2019
Why periods are as bad as Christmas Jumper Days
Period poverty: it’s great colleges are offering sanitary products – but it must be done discreetly, says Sarah Simons
16 November 2019
Are college interviews worse for students or parents?
Sarah Simons is an experienced further education teacher – but experiencing it as a parent is another matter...
8 November 2019
Immersive public services course is a riot for FE students
An FE lecturer is drawing on her previous experience as a police trainer to engage learners through role play and develop their ability to deal with difficult situations involving the public, finds Sarah Simons
8 November 2019
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