Secondary Education

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The current teacher shortage is set to be one of the main challenges for the UK in 2023. The number of graduates entering the profession is decreasing, while the number of teachers leaving has in

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There are many benefits of learning maths. It builds problem-solving skills, gives pupils a better understanding of the world, and gives them the foundations they need to understand finances. So how

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The latest statistics on pupil numbers show that the average secondary school has 986 pupils. Meaning that a head of year would typically be responsible for 140 pupils. So what will be your key r

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Science is one of the key pillars of education around the world, yet in the United Kingdom we are facing not only a shortage of scientifically-literate primary school teachers, but also a lack of dedi

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Engaging students is a key priority for any teacher, particularly in the STEM subjects where popularity has fallen in recent years. For biology teachers, there’s inspiration all around you – but it ca

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Pupils misbehave when they’re bored or struggling, and as a teacher, this can derail your lesson plan. Those who are struggling in the classroom will find it difficult to regulate their emotions which

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It’s not uncommon for pupils to dislike maths. We regularly hear the phrase “I’ve never really been good at maths”. So how do we change this mentality? First, we must understand that this is more pro

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GSCE season is upon us, with the new 9-1 grading system being applied to a further 20 subjects. While some expert recommendations have seen students cramming for as many as seven hours a day over the

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The digital age is presenting students with new ways of learning – and indeed, new career options to explore post-study. But while the future for some students may be digital, the need for practical s

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Teaching remains an occupation that is both appealing for professionals and in high demand across the nation. The number of primary teachers and teaching assistants in UK schools is at a ten-year high

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The government's chief schools inspector has called for a change in the way the science curriculum is designed in order to drive higher educational standards. During a talk at the Association for Scie

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Schools and parents need to be doing more to help children maintain a healthy relationship with social media as they enter secondary school. The Children's Commissioner for England has published a new