Not too long ago, I embarked upon my first trip abroad. I was one of several teachers accompanying students from years 10-13 to France and Belgium. We toured around the battlefields that were left behind in the aftermath of World War One and absorbed so, so much. Here’s what it was like for a teacher to go on his first ever school trip abroad. … More Taking on a school trip to Belgium – a teacher’s experience
The first teacher’s strike of the year has been and gone, but more are on the way. Regardless of your thoughts on them, it is so important for workers to have their voices heard. And for a teacher’s strike, no voice is more important than a teacher’s … More Let’s talk about the strikes
Here are six of the most important skills that you need to be a teacher. … More 6 skills you need to be a teacher
What better way to celebrate turning another year older than with 26 crucial life lessons that I’ve picked up after 26 birthdays? Here are nine on everything I know about education … More 26 lessons from 26 birthdays: education
Believe it or not, there’s more to getting ready for going back to school than simply buying stationary – fun as it may be.
There’s even more involved when you’re a teacher. Here’s the ultimate back-to-school checklist. … More What you need to do before the new school year
4-day weeks bring me so much joy. I love my job, but I also love time off. It means getting time to recover if it’s been a busy week and time to get yourself sorted at home. Here’s how a 4-day work week could revolutionise teaching … More Why the 4-day week would revolutionise teaching
Teachers have become so good at spreading the good word that mental health is a priority, but we often forget to look after our own. Here are the top 3 things that I do as a teacher to optimise my mental wellbeing. … More A teacher’s guide to mental wellness
The Feynman Technique is fundamental in helping us to understand the most complex of topics. Using this will help you to learn something so well that you’ll be able to teach it to a high standard in no-time 🤓 … More The Feynman Technique – learning made easy | Study tips
This latest study tip is a tried-and-tested method: record, write, cover, check, repeat. Start sussing out your content with this study tip and you’ll be an expert in no-time. … More Study like an expert – record, write, cover, check, repeat
My one regret? I wish I’d heard of this as a student. If you struggle to work or revise or sit down and focus, you’ve come to the right place. … More The Pomodoro Technique – Study Tips
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