General
Friday
28th May 2021
We need sleuthing skills to spot hidden SEND needs
Teachers should unlock their inner detective when gathering evidence on how best to support students with SEND, says Margaret Mulholland
The true value of schools lies in personal experiences
Graphs showing the value of schools are all very well, but individual stories reveal the real impact of education
Friday
21st May 2021
‘My old boss Sir Alex gave me great goals for teaching’
Footballer-turned-teacher says the Manchester United legend’s managerial methods are invaluable in school
Five ways to develop your socio-emotional intelligence
If teachers don’t role model how to manage feelings and conduct social interactions in a positive way, then students are unlikely to follow suit, which is why it’s important for school leaders to establish a culture that fosters the development of socio-emotional intelligence, says Camila Devis-Rozental
Does training have a gender bias problem?
A recent study found that employers are more likely to pay for men’s work-based training than women’s, which then has a knock-on effect on later career opportunities. So, how big is the problem, and what can be done about it? Kate Parker reports
Tes Quiz: 21 May 2021
Pit your wits against Tes’ weekly general knowledge quiz
10 questions with... EIS’ Larry Flanagan
The union leader talks to Tes about his memories of school and how society has made huge leaps in terms of equity since he began his teaching career in the 1980s
Scottish education trails rest of UK - or does it?
10 questions with... David Hughes
The AoC chief executive recalls his favourite teacher and explains why his mum was the biggest influence on this thinking around education