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We all know the importance of getting the first day right to set the tone for the next 12 months. One school leader gives his tips for a smooth return to work and new school year

GCSEs designed to be the hardest ever are about to be introduced in England. The aim is to `raise standards’, but will this result in a decline in schools’ performance? Kaye Wiggins investigates

One was particular about punctuation; the other was too kind to give anyone the slipper. The BBC newsreader remembers the teachers who got him through his turbulent school career