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There are five reasons why teachers will get through the coronavirus crisis, says primary school leader Susan Ward

The school assembly used to be a collective act of worship. Now, it’s about singing from the same hymn sheet in an entirely different way, depute head Susan Ward argues. And far from being an outdated relic, this weekly gathering is a vital opportunity to strengthen our educational communities

Teachers who make ambitious new year’s resolutions put too much pressure on themselves, says Susan Ward

Through effective use of social media, schools can ensure that their hard work is recognised and valued by society – but only if they share the foul-ups and follow-ups as well as the successes, Susan Ward argues

Susan Ward, writing in Scots, sums up the life of a teacher at Christmas, and how to avoid becoming crabbit and scunnered

Practise your catching and sharpen those elbows – you’ll need them over the coming days if you work in a primary school, says Susan Ward