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The curriculum throws up euphemistic subject areas that can spell trouble for all but the most experienced chalkface warrior, writes one teacher

The message from the DfE is clear - Grade 4 and 5 are both equivalent to a C. But, grade 4 is Poundland C, and grade 5 is a Waitrose C, writes one head of humanities

If we can’t fix the A4-exercise book mismatch, what are the chances that we can sort out the massive structural problems in our schools system, asks Stephen Petty

Ever wondered what your dreams of being chased by Ofsted, arriving late for school or teaching a class that’s out of control really mean? One teacher deciphers the most common teacher dreams...

99 per cent of teachers would never bunk off school. The real problem with staff attendance is that most of us don’t take enough time off when really sick, writes one teacher

Overworked teachers may have replaced skinny dipping with dancing to avoid falling asleep at the staff party, but this term is still Stephen Petty’s favourite