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Te s 30 APRIL 2021
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A parent’s perspective Why choosing your child’s school is tricky for a teacher, how quizzes can help to identify learning gaps and other top articles from tes.com
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Suits you, Sir Tackling Te s’ 10 questions, star of The Fast Show Charlie Higson talks of performing at school and an inspirational exchange trip
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Mental health warning Teaching isn’t a lot worse for your mental health than other jobs – but some schools are failing to protect staff wellbeing, a new study shows
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Left to their own devices For successful home learning, pupils don’t just need a device – they need the right technology for their studies, finds Chris Parr
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An open book Seeing that students were struggling to access some texts, this head of English devised a plan for ‘front loading’ contextual knowledge
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The error of your ways A leader’s approach to handling staff mistakes can have a significant effect on a school. Experts offer guidance on ‘error management’
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College or custody? How schemes to send young offenders to college rather than locking them up can stop them leading a life of crime
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