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Why learning lifelong skills in school is so important
If today’s students want to go on to succeed in the world of work, they must develop strong ‘lifelong’ skills, experts say. But what are these skills, and how should they be taught? Kate Parker finds out
There simply isn’t one ‘best’ way for pupils to learn
Researchers’ general claims about the best ways to learn can be problematic because of the differences between subjects, explains Christian Bokhove
4 survival tips for teaching outside your subject
If you suddenly find you’ve been timetabled to teach subjects that you know little about, don’t panic – Cathy Brownjohn, a veteran of being thrown into other people’s specialisms, has some advice to make the experience less daunting – and even enjoyable
Tes Quiz: 20 August 2021
Pit your wits against Tes’ weekly general knowledge quiz
The pundits think you’ll smash it this 2021-22 season
The fresh new kit is on display; the crowds are back and murmuring in excitement; there’s a sense of optimism in the air. It can only be the start of the new school year
Back to school: how to improve your subject knowledge
After all the disruption of Covid in 2020-21, the Tes team has been looking at what subject leads are doing to help colleagues brush up on their skills and prepare for the challenges of getting back on track in this school year. They spoke to subject associations and subject experts from around the UK to find out
Exam grades gender gap grows - but how to close it?
Back to school: let’s appreciate what it represents
The start of a new school year is an opportunity to remind ourselves what a privilege it is to have access to education, writes Dan Worth
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Wellbeing and academic outcomes bound together - Kuyken
In this week’s Tes magazine, the University of Oxford professor of mindfulness says schools must embed wellbeing in ‘every fabric’ of the school day, but admits staff can only do so much
5 books on supporting emotional wellbeing in schools
Schools play a vital role in supporting the emotional wellbeing of staff and students, so for teachers who want to learn more on the subject, there are some fantastic books on best practice out there, says Adrian Bethune
Educational psychologists: what you need to know
The role of the school educational psychologist is an important one – but many misconceptions exist about what it’s for and how schools can access such support. David Collingwood, president of the Association of Educational Psychologists, explains all
