There is no doubt that reading can take you away to far away lands, to places you can only dream of, or to exciting adventures. The sad truth is that fewer and fewer children enjoy reading for pleasure. How can schools bring about a change of culture and encourage students to read more? The first…
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1. Managing Behaviour in Your Classroom – Some Helpful Hints
One of the main issues teachers have in classrooms is the management of behaviour of their students. It has recently been noted that low level disruption (chatting, messing about and generally not getting on with the task in hand) is losing up to an hour a week from every child’s school time. What are the…
Continue readingWhy Should You Consider a Teaching Career in Luton?
Teaching, in general, is a difficult job with numerous special disappointments, but the rewards of teaching in the UK and elsewhere in Europe are endless. Today, many individuals are interested in looking for teaching jobs because to them, teaching is more than just imparting knowledge. Teachers cultivate imagination, develop character, and provide students with the…
Continue readingA Ban on Term-time Holidays
Many parents of children just starting school for the first time may not be aware that taking a child out of school for a holiday during school terms is definitely discouraged. Since September 1st 2013, new government legislation means that headteachers are no longer able to authorise requests for a term time family holiday. Before…
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The most effective curriculum for students in your school is one that is custom built for them. At a time when the new statutory curriculum requirements are being introduced in England, we all need to remember that it is the memorable learning experiences created by passionate and talented teachers that brings learning to life and…
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