Tes FE - 22 January 2021

Poet, playwright and author Lemn Sissay MBE talks to Dan Worth about memorable moments from school and the importance of education

Far from being a compromise, the changes made at Charles Dickens Primary School have re-energised parents, children and staff alike, explain Will Cannock and Jemima Rhys-Evans

Ever get the feeling you’re being manoeuvred into doing something against your will? Whether it’s a Machiavellian member of staff or a crafty student, teachers need to guard against those who might...

When the ratio of disruptive children in a class rises too high, the battle is lost, so the way forward is to divide and conquer, says Luke Marsden

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Research into the best ways to roll out protection against Covid offers us vital lessons in how to deliver positive change in schools, writes Alex Quigley

With evolving daily pressures to contend with, it’s easy to overlook the long-term vision. But focusing on operational duties without linking to the future risks post-pandemic stagnation, writes David...

The value of teacher observation shouldn’t be overlooked in the push to formalise the assessment of EYFS children, writes Jon Severs

The way in which schools assess the early years foundation stage is set to change – and it’s sparked off a big debate in the sector about how to get the measure of young children’s abilities, finds...

An outbreak of continuous laughter can derail a lesson, but does it also bring benefits that teachers may want to utilise, wonders Simon Creasey