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It’s been a rocky start to 2021, and Kirsty Walker is feeling as though it’s Groundhog Day already

From planning ahead to sharing good practice and being kind to yourself, this teacher shares tips for teaching remotely

Tests to measure children’s reading ability in relation to their age have been used for decades. But are they actually any use? And should teachers be making decisions about their students’ needs based on the results? Jessica Powell finds out

From a cardboard cut-out of yourself for Zoom calls to a fancy scarf, Kirsty Walker lists the must-haves for teachers

BTEC student Alfie Payne looks back at his education and pays tribute to the professionals who have supported him along the way

Quality must be the priority for FE education research – only then will policymakers take it seriously, says Sam Jones

Five-minute lesson plans ignore the core of teacher development: reflection and evaluation, says Sam Jones

To better support students, teachers must learn to ‘read’ their behaviour, rather than just manage it, says Sophie Tales

Senior leaders operate in two ways – they are either ‘groups’ or ‘gangs’, according to one theory. Gangs develop out of fear and can be devastating, spreading anxiety through school – but there are steps you can take to make things right, says Maria Williamson

Gamblers often find a winning run is more satisfying than the prize itself. Simon Creasey explores whether classroom reward schemes that tap into the same motivational triggers are a useful or harmful tool

How can teachers support their pupils to thrive if they are not thriving themselves amid the stresses of the pandemic, asks Megan Dixon

Parents concerned that their child may have additional needs are turning to the internet for answers owing to the complexity and inaccessibility of the SEND system. Unfortunately, this is causing problems for schools and the pupils involved – so how best can teachers navigate this sensitive area? Grainne Hallahan investigates