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‘You’re our superheroes’ One student’s thank-you letter to teachers, why primary staff are already hygiene experts and the best of the rest from tes.com
Catch-up 22 When schools finally reopen, teachers will try to catch up as quickly as possible – but prioritising efficiency is risky, says David Gibbons
Above bored Sick of pupils saying, ‘I’m bored, Miss’? Boredom helps children by encouraging resilience and independence, research suggests
PE ‘prejudice’ The experiences of gay PE staff suggest that schools still have some work to do to tackle homophobia, write two teachers
Rock the in-house With external CPD limited by lockdown, schools should instead look at in-house coaching by senior staff, suggests Maria O’Neill
All’s wellbeing One college explains how introducing a joined-up mental health strategy has had a positive impact on both staff and students
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