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How to host an effective Parent’s Evening

April 8, 2025

This can be your go-to guide whether you’re a seasoned veteran or conducting your first ever appointments. Read all the way to the end for a few stock phrases to add to your arsenal to help with running a really successful evening.​ … More How to host an effective Parent’s Evening

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Google Drive vs. Microsoft 365: Which is Better for Productivity?

March 23, 2025

Google Drive and Microsoft 365 are the top cloud productivity tools, but which one is right for you? … More Google Drive vs. Microsoft 365: Which is Better for Productivity?

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How to Build Resilience in Students: A Guide for Educators and Parents

February 7, 2025

Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, or anyone supporting young people, you have a huge role to play in shaping their mindsets. So, how do we make students more resilient? … More How to Build Resilience in Students: A Guide for Educators and Parents

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iPad 10 review: education innovator?

December 17, 2024

I’ve tailored this review specifically for educators. It’ll still hit up all the usual features, but it’s mainly focused on how useful the device is in the classroom compared to its predecessors. Here’s my review of the iPad 10 for education. … More iPad 10 review: education innovator?

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5 more strategies for your classroom

October 19, 2024

I’ve already given you 6 digital strategies that I’ve tried out in my own classroom, so why not 5 more that have succeeded in powering up my learners? Who knows; they might power up yours, too. … More 5 more strategies for your classroom

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It’s time to be The Lazy Teacher

October 13, 2024

Here’s how I’ve been cutting down on hours of time during the day, all while being much, much lazier and even better at teaching than before. This method will save you hours of time in the classroom and offer a much better experience for you and your learners. … More It’s time to be The Lazy Teacher

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A day in the life of a teacher after 6 weeks off

September 14, 2024

What is it really like for a teacher to return to the classroom after six wonderful weeks off? These are my thoughts on the first two weeks of the new term. It’s perfect reading if you need to compare your workload or want an insight into how much you’ll be doing as an ECT. … More A day in the life of a teacher after 6 weeks off

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Supercharge your classroom: 6 digital strategies

August 30, 2024

I’ve come up with 6 hacks that will supercharge your digital classroom. Read on for my collection of strategies that have been tried and tested in my classroom over the years. … More Supercharge your classroom: 6 digital strategies

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The essential back to school teacher toolkit

August 23, 2024

Right now, we need to get ready for the incoming term. You’ve had a rest, you’ve done the planning that needs doing, and now you’re ready to get back to what you do best: teaching. Here’s my shopping list of essentials from my teacher toolkit. … More The essential back to school teacher toolkit

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How to spend your summer as a teacher

July 26, 2024

Here are the most productive things that you can spend your summer doing as a teacher. I’ve broken this into two halves, with some actionable steps in the second half of the article. … More How to spend your summer as a teacher

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