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Bone marrow transplantation
Authors: Daly Phil
Published: May 2014

Bone marrow transplantation may still be in its infancy, but those who undergo it need thorough before — and after-care says Phil Daly.
The role of female hormones
Authors: MacGregor Anne
Published: May 2014

As many as one in ten female migraine sufferers have attacks triggered by their period. Anne MacGregor explores the treatment of this condition.
Searching out silent sufferers
Authors: Spittal Heather
Published: May 2014

The practice nurse is in an ideal position to spot the ‘silent’ migraine sufferer. Heather Spittal exlains what practical help can be offered.
Complaints: A new procedure
Authors: Foster Rosey
Published: May 2014

Apreil 1st sae the introduction of the new NHS complaints procedure. Rosey Foster reports.
Travel Health: Specialist Training
Authors: McIntosh Iain
Published: May 2014

With practice nurses dominating travel health clinics, specialised training is increasingly necessary. lain McIntosh reports on a distance learning course in Glasgow.
New study revives faith in drug
Authors: Lederer Stephen
Published: May 2014

THE AUTHOR of a new study into the prevention of stroke has highlighted the role of practice nurses.
Wound assessment and documentation
Authors: Young Trudie
Published: May 2014

Trudie Young looks at the wound assessment and documentation process.
Ibuprofen: In Profile
Authors: Silverman Sue
Published: May 2014

Ibuprofen is a commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is available in a variety of forms some of which may be purchased over the counter (OTC) at pharmacies or in small packs from retail outlets.
Role of HRT in Reducing Coronary Heart Disease
Authors: Drew Stuart
Published: May 2014

Premenopausal women are protected from cardiovascular disease by oestrogen. Stuart Drew explains how HRT can offer older women the same protections
Nappy rash: an overview
Authors: Allison Francis
Published: May 2014

A look at the symptoms, causes and treatment of nappy rash
Correspondence
Authors: Moloney A
Published: May 2014

I found Diana Saunders' editorial in the 11 February issue of Practice Nursing deeply offensive. Ms Saunders started by commenting on the tragedy of the Shipman case and ended by criticizing nurses who do not support PREP.
Interpreting patient group directions
Authors: Parker Sue
Published: May 2014

Amendments to the Medicines Act 1968 last year makes the use of patient protocol directions a legal requirement. Sue Parker explains how to interpret them
Wound care following dermatological sugery
Authors: Godsell Gill
Published: May 2014

Surgical wound healing is a complex process, the outcome influenced by many factors. Gill Godsell looks at how these factors can be managed to produce a successful outcome.
Clinic Women's Health
Authors: Marshall Ann
Published: May 2014

Ria is 66 years old and has type 2 diabetes. She presents to her practice nurse sweating profusely. Ann Marshall discusses the treatment options, including hormone replacement therapy.
Just for nurses on the internet
Authors: Laughton Jim
Published: May 2014

The first visit to www.justfornurses.co.uk might overawe internet novices. The web-savvy user will be delighted, however, with the themes and quality content of this superb site.
A time for new guidelines
Authors: Stearn Ruth , Weller Trisha
Published: May 2014

The British Thoracic Society and the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network presented draft new asthma guidelines in Edinburgh on 3 October. Ruth Stearn and Trisha Weller report.
Fewer side effects: Increased concordance
Authors: Brown Andrew
Published: May 2014

Dr Andrew Brown reviews the potential benefits of a new once-daily, controlled-release formulation of tolterodine for urinary incontinence.
Acupuncture: potential in primary care
Authors: Halvorsen Richard
Published: May 2014

The British Medical Association (BMA) published a comprehensive report on acupuncture in June 2000 which revealed that 47% of GPs have arranged acupuncture for their patients, 46% want further training in acupuncture and 79% want to see acupuncture provided on the NHS. Acupuncture has great potential to contribute to primary care, and doctors, nurses and physiotherapists can help their patients by understanding its benefits as a complementary therapy.
The risks of asthma self-management
Authors: Crook Diana
Published: May 2014

Diana Crook discusses the case of Susan, whose death highlights the need to ensure patients are fully informed about the possible side effects of their asthma medication and the potential for adverse interactions with other drugs.
Optimizing diabetes care: The appreciative inquiry method
Authors: Guilar Joanna , Start Kate
Published: May 2014

Joanna Guilar and Kate Start reveal how ‘appreciative inquiry’ can involve health professionals and patients in identifying ways to improve diabetes care and meet the objectives of the WHO and national guidelines.
Accountable wound management
Authors: Gray DG , Cooper PJ , Stringfellow S
Published: May 2014

Practice nurses are professionally accountable for the treatment they provide patients.A working knowledge of commonly used wound care products is, therefore, essential to accountable wound management
‘Why are you telling us you are allergic to eggs?’
Authors: Smith Alexa
Published: May 2014

Susceptibility to egg allergy is not restricted to children and may not develop as a result of eating eggs, as Alexa Smith discovered. Her story reveals the significant ways an allergy can interrupt a sufferer's life and the difficulty of being taken seriously.
Clinic Diabetes
Authors: Beckwith Sue , Wiltshire Sula
Published: May 2014

Mr Harker has a small neuropathic ulcer on his left foot. Sue Beckwith and Sula Wilshire explain why it is essential that people with diabetes check for such ulcers and quickly obtain treatment for them.
Caring for children and families with HIV
Authors: White Jo
Published: May 2014

Practice nurses, particularly those working in inner city areas, are seeing an increasing number of children infected with HIV. Jo White considers some of the critical issues for the care of these children and focuses on the importance of familybased care and confidentiality.
High altitudes
Authors: Townend Mike
Published: May 2014

In the first of a series of travel clinics looking at different categories of traveller, Mike Townend explains how to advise climbers and trekkers to get high safely.
Special Report: Isabel
Authors: Reeve Amanda , Ramnarayan P , Britto Joseph
Published: May 2014

Isabel ( www.isabel.org.uk ) is an internet-based medical information system, which provides a working tool for all health professionals in primary and secondary care. It has been designed for paediatric care initially, but it is envisaged it will eventually cover adult medicine too.
Lynn Young: Never cracking it
Authors: Young Lynn
Published: May 2014

Lynn Young is practice nurses' new policy adviser at the RCN. She spoke to Líam Benison about her passion for policy.
The legal implications of extending nurses' roles
Authors: Tingle John
Published: May 2014

John Tingle responds to a recent survey highlighting issues of accountability for practice nurses who initiate asthma therapy independently. Where do you stand?
Preparing for healthy pregnancy and birth
Authors: Bowden Jan D , Heggie Moyra
Published: May 2014

Jan Bowden and Moyra Heggie review PREPARED, a model for preconceptual care that practice nurses can use to opportunistically promote healthy pregnancies.
Rabies vaccination
Authors: Driver Carolyn
Published: May 2014

Carolyn Driver reviews the advice that travellers need about whether or not to be vaccinated against rabies
Treating generalized anxiety in primary care
Authors: Butler John
Published: May 2014

Anxiety disorders present commonly in general practice but are often difficult to recognize. John Butler explains the recognition and treatment of disorders which may cause as much suffering and suicide as depression
Responding to patients presenting scare stories
Authors: Percival Jennifer
Published: May 2014

Jennifer Percival suggests ways to respond when a health scare breaks in the media and the queue begins to form in the waiting room wanting definitive answers
A new triptan to relieve migraine suffering
Authors: Salt Rebecca Hazel
Published: May 2014

Migraine and its treatment is poorly understood by many patients who self medicate with over-the-counter analgesics. Rebecca Salt reviews a new triptan for the relief of migraine and advocates patient education.
Hormone replacement therapy: A clinical update
Authors: Abernethy Kathy
Published: May 2014

As hormone replacement therapy (HRT) comes under increasing scrutiny, Kathy Abernethy reviews its potential and contraindications.
Scorpions, snakes and qi gong in Chinese medicine
Authors: Armstrong Elizabeth
Published: May 2014

Elizabeth Armstrong introduces the complex topic of traditional Chinese medicine, which patients may sometimes raise or ask about.
Advancing practice for practice nurses
Authors: Cox Carol L
Published: May 2014

Carol L Cox raises some issues about the role of nurse practitioners qualified at Masters level
Developing practice nurses' political voice
Authors: Paniagua Hilary
Published: May 2014

Hilary Paniagua raises some questions about the traditions of practice nursing and and practice nurses' lack of involvement in policy-making in light of changes which place practice nurses at the heart of the Government's health policy agenda
Why health professionals should get the flu jab
Authors: Fry Carole
Published: May 2014

Carole Fry argues that it is part of a nurse's duty of care to get immunized against influenza
Planning practice nurses' personal development
Authors: Sherlock Elizabeth
Published: May 2014

Elizabeth Sherlock discusses the personal development plans for practice nurses created by Sutton and Merton PCT
Arthritis: Developing a framework for practice
Authors: Oliver Susan
Published: May 2014

Susan Oliver discusses the differences between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis and considers the nurse's role in managing these diseases
The recognition of middle ear disease
Authors: Rodgers Rosemary W
Published: May 2014

Rosemary Rodgers investigates middle ear disease and the importance of using otoscopy to recognize problems early
Intertrigo
Authors: Watkins Jean
Published: May 2014

Intertrigo is a common problem that affects the site of contact of two skin surfaces. Such contact creates a warm, sweaty enclosed space. Friction between the surfaces may lead to the development of soreness and erythema that may itch, sting or burn.
Assessing asthma control after hospital discharge
Authors: Williams Jeff , Goodwin Patricia
Published: May 2014

The aim of this study was to assess current asthma control in children discharged from Glan Clwyd District General Hospital paediatric asthma clinic. The inclusion criteria were patients discharged 2 years previously, who were 4 years of age or older at the time of discharge. The authors found that a significant number of children had poorly controlled asthma. Those who had been reviewed by a doctor or specialist nurse in primary care were able to control their asthma better than those who had not. The quality of information and recommendations given by the paediatric clinic staff on discharge from the hospital clinic was sub-optimal. It is likely that simple organizational improvements may have significant benefit in improving asthma control in primary care.
Up-coming drugs
Authors: Ali Omar
Published: May 2014

In a breakthrough for people with diabetes, an inhaled form of insulin will soon be available in the UK, the first alternative to injected insulin to be developed. The new product, Exubera, will be marketed jointly by Pfizer and sanofi-aventis. Once it is licensed it is expected to be available at first for adults with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The Exubera inhaler is larger than a respiratory inhaler and also comes with a ‘spacer’ device. No doubt, as the device is improved, it will become quite handy. We can expect this product to cost at least £1000 per patient per year.
In search of a vaccine
Authors: Gilbert Sarah C
Published: May 2014

Sarah Gilbert explains what is needed for an effective vaccine against malaria and looks at how some vaccines in development work
T Spot: A new test for tuberculosis infection
Authors: Granger Chris
Published: May 2014

Chris Granger explains how a new test for tuberculosis can improve detection of this serious infection
Foot assessment for people with diabetes
Authors: Hicks Lorna
Published: May 2014

Lorna Hicks explains how to conduct a good foot assessment for people with diabetes
Practice nurses most vulnerable to needle-stick injuries
Authors: Anguita Maria
Published: May 2014

Practice nurses are at greater risk of needle-stick injury than nurses in any other part of the profession. Maria Anguita reports
Cruise ships
Authors: Sinclair Jean , Sinclair Janet
Published: May 2014

Jean and Janet Sinclair look at health advice for people planning a cruise holiday
Erysipelas
Authors: Watkins Jean
Published: May 2014

This middle aged woman (Figure 1) presented in the surgery with a rapidly spreading, painful, tender red rash on the left side of her face. It had started suddenly in the night, and within a few hours she felt unwell, ‘ached all over’, felt ‘shivery’ (rigors), and had a temperature of 38.8ºC.
The assessment of wound pain: A review
Authors: Douglas Valerie , Way Louisa
Published: May 2014

Valerie Douglas and Louisa Way review the key considerations required in an assessment of wound pain
Being a male refugee or asylum seeker
Authors: Peate Ian , Richens Yana
Published: May 2014

Ian Peate and Yana Richens consider the health consequences of the traumatic experiences that many male asylum seekers and refugees have faced
Patient empowerment in diabetes
Authors: Capaldi Brenda
Published: May 2014

As the prevalence of type 2 diabetes continues to rise, practice nurses will find themselves with greater roles and responsibilities when helping the patient to empower their treatment. Brenda Capaldi explains
Compression therapy for lymphoedema
Authors: Hopkins Anita
Published: May 2014

Anita Hopkins explains why patients with lymphoedema need care from a multidisciplinary, well-trained team of health professionals
The need to review inhaler technique
Authors: Knowles Vikki
Published: May 2014

Vikki Knowles reviews the case of Mrs Beech who has both asthma and COPD with severe breathlessness
A fine balance: The physiology of sleep
Authors: Cook Neal F
Published: May 2014

Neal Cook explains some of the key neurological processes known to control sleep, and considers some of the factors that can disturb sleep including common medications and illnesses
Why and how to learn from significant events
Authors: Edwards Marilyn
Published: May 2014

What are significant events and why are they important? Marilyn Edwards explains the purpose and value of reviewing near misses and errors—as well as examples of good practice—and outlines the responsibilities of nurses and practices.
Managing incontinence after a stroke
Authors: Mangnall Joanne
Published: May 2014

Stroke-related incontinence can be a troublesome and, at times, devastating experience. Joanne Mangnall explains how practice nurses are ideally placed to initiate treatment
Earache
Authors: Stevens Deborah
Published: May 2014

Earache, or otalgia (meaning ‘pain in the ear’), is a symptom rather than a diagnosis (Roland et al, 1995). It is a common presenting complaint in general practice (Simon et al, 2002). Earache may be primary (i.e. originating in the ear) or secondary, in which case the cause of the ear pain originates somewhere else in the head or neck.
The health-care needs of bisexual people
Authors: Peate Ian
Published: May 2014

Ian Peate explains why bisexual people have the same right to access evidence-based, individualized health care as all other groups in the population, and why it is important for general practices to consider their health needs carefully
Advising young people about drugs and alcohol
Authors: Petersen Trudi
Published: May 2014

Most young people avoid developing problematic substance use. For those less fortunate, Trudi Petersen argues that practice nurses are in a good position to help recognize and address the problems
Impetigo: Recognition and management
Authors: Millard Toni
Published: May 2014

Impetigo is a highly contagious skin infection, more common in children, which increases in prevalence in late summer. Toni Millard explains how to diagnose and manage it
Sun exposure
Authors: Willcox Adrienne
Published: May 2014

Adrienne Willcox discusses ways to help travellers avoid the damage caused by overexposure to sunlight
Walking maps for wellbeing
Authors: Harle Sue
Published: May 2014

Sue Harle is working with colleagues in the local PCT and other organizations to offer patients walking prescriptions. She spoke to Liam Benison
Constipation, part 1: Causes and assessment
Authors: Kyle Gaye
Published: May 2014

In the first of two articles on a common condition, Gaye Kyle reviews the defi nition, causes, risk factors and assessment of constipation
Encouraging changes in health behaviour
Authors: Boyce Tammy
Published: May 2014

Tammy Boyce recommends some strategies to influence patients' smoking, eating, exercising and drinking habits, based on a recent King's Fund report
Immunotherapy for hay fever: An introduction
Authors: Dixon Lisa J , Smith Susan
Published: May 2014

Lisa J Dixon and Susan Smith explain how immunotherapy works and how it can be used to prevent the annual misery of hay fever symptoms in some patients
Treatment of female urinary incontinence
Authors: Rantell Angie
Published: May 2014

Angie Rantell explains the pharmacological therapies available in managing distressing urinary incontinence in women
Jackie Haines: Enjoying diversity
Authors: Williams Lynette Mary
Published: May 2014

Jackie Haines followed her mother′s dream of being a nurse and loves the variety of working in diverse Tiger Bay in Cardiff
Fiona's blog
Authors: Peniston-Bird Fiona
Published: May 2014

The prescribing course content during time spent in lectures needs to apply to students who work in a diverse range of therapeutic areas. They may be working in paediatrics, mental health, orthopaedics or aesthetics−the list is endless. It would be pointless to concentrate on specific clinical areas during the time spent at university, as other than public health, the content might not apply to everyone undertaking the training. The content is generic for this purpose and covers:
Female genital mutilation: A review
Authors: Barber Gillian
Published: May 2014

Gillian Barber discusses female genital mutilation and best practice in providing appropriate care to women and girls
Sterile pyuria: diagnosis and management
Authors: Duncan Debbie
Published: May 2014

Debbie Duncan reviews the management of a difficult to diagnose condition of the urinary tract
Patients' perspectives on prescribing by nurses in general practice
Authors: Dhalivaal Jaswir
Published: May 2014

Nurse prescribing was introduced in part to improve Patients' access to medicines in general practice. Previous studies have found that patients were satisfied with nurse prescribing on the basis of several criteria including accessibility, timeliness, convenience and the quality of the relationship with the nurse. Aim: The aim of this study was to explore Patients' attitudes to and experiences of nurse prescribing in inner-city general practices with different ethnic populations. Methods: Nurse prescribers from four Birmingham practices recruited patients to the study and 15 patients agreed to take part. Semi-structured interviews were conducted by the researcher between November and December 2007. Findings: Participants responded positively: 73% found nurse prescribing to be convenient; 86% felt they had a good relationship with the nurse. Conclusions: The results were in line with the findings of previous studies, and Patients' ethnic background did not appear to have an effect on their experiences of or attitudes to nurse prescribing.
Dementia: a growing problem for older people with diabetes?
Authors: Phillips Stephen
Published: May 2014

Stephen Phillips and Anne Phillips explain why there is a raised risk of cognitive impairment in older people with diabetes. They discuss its impact on diabetes management and ways to support the older people affected
Hepatitis C part 2: Treatment and prevention
Authors: Poll Ray
Published: May 2014

In the second of two articles, Ray Poll discusses the treatment and prevention of hepatitis C, a global public health problem in the UK
Stoma care: intimacy and body image issues
Authors: Williams Julia
Published: May 2014

Julia Williams outlines the psychological impact on body image and sexuality experienced by stoma patients after surgery
CPAP and COPD: An option for easier breathing in sleep
Authors: Sweeting Helen
Published: May 2014

Helen Sweeting discusses the use of continuous positive airway pressure for people with obstructive sleep apnoea and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to help pulmonary function and gas exchange
Understanding how the NHS Health Check works in practice
Authors: Chipchase Laura , Waterall Jamie , Hill Patrick
Published: May 2014

Aim: This qualitative study provides an insight into people's experiences of the NHS Health Check programme in practice. Method: A sample of ten participants took part in semi-structured interviews and were encouraged to talk about their experience of undergoing an NHS Health Check. Results: Two master themes emerged: understanding and awareness, and reassurance. Participants described a lack of understanding and awareness of both the existence and the purpose of the NHS Health Check. They had perceptions of the NHS Health Check as a ‘general health MOT’ and described their experience as a series of clinical tests, rather than an assessment of risk and lifestyle factors. A reassuring and confirmatory role of the NHS Health Check was highlighted with participants explaining how it had acted like a reassurance mechanism; and how they had attended their NHS Health Check appointment to confirm that they were in good health. Conclusions: The NHS Health Check is not being perceived by participants as a communication of risk of CVD, contrary to the key aim of this programme. Recommendations are made with reference to up skilling practitioners and making results meaningful.
The increasing use of non-invasive ventilation
Authors: Preston Wendy
Published: May 2014

Wendy Preston discusses how the domiciliary use of non-invasive ventilation is increasing, and the role practice nurses can play in supporting patients and carers
Depo-Provera: a review of contraceptive efficacy
Authors: Perry Margaret
Published: May 2014

Margaret Perry explains the benefits and risks of using Depo-Provera contraceptive injections in practice
History
Authors: Wilkinson Gay
Published: May 2014

History is, above all, about people, how they lived and why. Young children are passionately interested in people, in particular themselves and their immediate and extended families. Whilst they are primarily occupied with the present they do have a sense of, and are often fascinated by, the changes that have taken place, both in their own lives and those of others close to them.
Three or four?
Authors: Catterall Rona
Published: May 2014

‘Three or Four?’ has been specially written to provide opportunities for the children to count and say the numbers to three and to four.
Talking all about me
Authors: Bessinger Lisa
Published: May 2014

All of these activities are best done with small groups of children. They are designed to encourage each child to observe carefully, to listen to what is being said and, most importantly, to join in and extend their vocabulary. You can also use them to reinforce work on colours and naming parts of the body.
Christmas craft
Authors: Whiteford Rhona
Published: May 2014

This sort of structured art work, which has a series of steps to follow, helps the children develop their concentration. It is also a great opportunity to talk together about the task in hand, to develop dexterity and that difficult skill of hand-eye co-ordination.
Building an NVQ portfolio
Authors: Townsend Mary
Published: May 2014

If you have just received your copy of the candidate handbook with all the units in, don't panic! Once you have got to grips with one unit, the rest will come easily. You don’t have to work through the units in any particular order, but the way this is organised will depend on the centre you are registered with. The centre may be flexible, and let you choose which unit you feel happiest to start with, or they may suggest an order which fits in with the underpinning knowledge sessions they run.
Learning to say please and thank you
Authors: Harries Judy
Published: May 2014

Babies have no concept of manners and politeness. If a baby is hungry, he or she cries and mum or dad responds. A toddler just learning to talk, points at an apple and carefully forms the word ‘a-pul’. Mum and dad are delighted and full of praise for their youngster's first attempts to ask.
Using wheeled toys
Authors: Jarvis Matthew
Published: May 2014

Tricycles and toys which need to be pushed or pedalled can build muscle strength, and improve fitness and co-ordination. With a little planning and preparation they can also be used to stimulate imaginative play and enhance areas of learning from other parts of the curriculum.
Managing mixed-age classes
Authors: Bryant Annette
Published: May 2014

Arguably, one of the most difficult mixed ages to manage is Reception and Year 1. The approaches to learning and teaching in the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 are often viewed as different, with a conflict between the informal and formal. There is a perceived or real pressure for the learning of Year 1 pupils to be driven by assessment at the end of Year 2. Yet most early years practitioners would agree that an early start to more structured or adult directed activities doesn't necessarily provide the solid foundation that will ensure success in later learning.
C is for Christmas
Authors: Williams Brenda
Published: May 2014

This idea for making stocking-shaped books, each one showing a letter from the word ‘Christmas’, encourages children to think about each letter and to make links between the letter shapes and their sounds. They can draw upon a Christmas display for inspiration as they learn to identify words with the same initial sounds as the letters in the word ‘Christmas’. Completing the books with pictures and words provides a resource for further written work.
An insight into: Hinduism
Authors: Lakhani Jay
Published: May 2014

The word ‘Hindu’ comes from the name of an ancient river in India called Sindhu. It was mispronounced ‘Hindu’ and the people who lived in that part of the country became known as Hindus.
Asthma- what you need to know
Authors: Twitchin Lucy
Published: May 2014

About one in five children aged one to five have asthma or wheeze, so it's likely that there will be several children in your care that have the condition.
Gluing and sticking
Authors: Frankish Lorraine
Published: May 2014

Gluing is a valuable activity providing learning opportunities in many areas, as well as being a lot of fun. Most children are keen to join in and it is especially good for the development of fine manipulative skills, as you need to control brushes and spreaders to put the glue in the chosen place and be able to pick up small collagematerials.
Buttons to bake
Authors: Moran Jane
Published: May 2014

Collect as many different buttons as you can from old clothes. Put them into a box, so that you and your child can look at them and feel the different textures, shapes and sizes of the buttons. They can play with them, sorting them out and finding all the pink ones, all the white ones, all the unusual shapes, ones with two holes, ones with four holes.
Something to get their teeth into
Authors: Tweed James
Published: May 2014

James Tweed interviews Graham Wilding, a dentist who launched Stop the Rot: a non-profit, non-political campaign to persuade young children to look after their teeth.
Something to shout about: Learning about road safety with the Traffic Club
Authors: Stanbridge Felicity
Published: May 2014

Our local Harlesden Happy Child nursery was lucky enough to have a visit from three big and bright characters that taught the children messages about road safety.
Special places
Authors: Croft Sue
Published: May 2014

Sue Croft introduces two stories that could be read to children to develop children's knowledge of cultural traditions
Maths and PE
Authors: Coates Brian
Published: May 2014

Good practice in physical development involves having clearly identified areas of activity, for example gymnastics, dance, games and outdoor play. Skills and experiences can be developed through play but the children will improve their spatial awareness and physical skills through a balanced and structured programme which targets specific early learning goals. These activities show how you can develop mathematical ability.
Tactile play
Authors: Barber Jenny
Published: May 2014

Children find out about the world around them through their play and the use of their senses is an important part of this discovery. It is therefore essential that we provide children with a wide variety of plentiful opportunity to discover through their senses. In addition, children themselves will find opportunity to explore and discover using their senses, perhaps in unusual ways we had not envisaged.
It's good to talk
Authors: Horvath Martine
Published: May 2014

Imagination is an attribute of childhood worldwide. Albert Einstein said: ‘Imagination is more important than knowledge!’
All you need is love
Authors: White Hilary
Published: May 2014

Valentine's Day, which falls on 14 February, is traditionally associated with the celebration of love. So why not practice some activities surrounding sharing, empathy and kindness, writes Hiary White.
Cerebral Palsy
Authors: Mountstephen Mary
Published: May 2014

Continuing her series on special educational needs, Mary Mountstephen reveals how to spot the signs of Cerebral Palsy and suggests some strategies to consider.
The schoolification of early years
Authors: Hart Karen
Published: May 2014

Karen Hart gives her opinion on the revised Early Years Foundaton Stage, suggesting that there is still too much emphasis on academic progress.
Festive rhymes
Authors: Croft Sue
Published: May 2014

Sue Croft provides some seasonal poems, related activities and Christmas craft projects, perfect for supporting reading and writing skills in the early years setting.
Gathering information
Authors: Clarke Jenni
Published: May 2014

Jenni Clarke new series on sustained shared thinking starts with a look at two questioning skills – enquiry and information processing – examining effective ways you can listen and ask questions alongside children to extend their understanding.
Old, new, borrowed…
Authors: Hampshire Viv
Published: May 2014

If children have the opportunity to go to a wedding, it can be hugely exciting. Common to most cultures but with many different customs, this is a great topic for exploring their own families and other communities.
Developing creativity
Authors: Rogers Sue
Published: May 2014

Sue Rogers considers what is meant by ‘creativity’ and provides some practical suggestions for introducing it across the curriculum.
Out of school clubs: the right balance
Authors: Francis-Pester Dawn
Published: May 2014

Dawn Francis-Pester on running effective clubs that enhance both learning and enjoyment, plus ways to acquire funding and fulfil Ofsted regulations.
The power of play
Authors: Taylor Tim
Published: May 2014

Tim Taylor stands up for the use of play in the primary classroom, and shows how imaginative inquiry and the coventions of dramatic action can be put into practice.
Operating as scientists
Authors: White Verity
Published: May 2014

Verity White explores techniques for assessing science without written tests, and how they can improve teaching and children's understanding of the subject.
Tackling discrimination
Authors: Maddock Paul
Published: May 2014

Following troubling statistics on homophobia faced by teachers, Paul Maddock advises on how schools can ensure equality of treatment and support all staff.
Writing grammar into the bigger picture
Authors: Aitken Elizabeth
Published: May 2014

Having looked at how to teach each building block of grammar, Liz Aitken puts it in wider context to help children write well, for a purpose and in an appropriate style.
Share and share alike?
Authors: Hoad Elizabeth
Published: May 2014

Considering going part-time, but wondering how sharing a class works in practice? Elizabeth Hoad reveals her experience of the challenges and benefits for all involved.
Develop games of skill
Authors: Andrews Crispin
Published: May 2014

A major anniversary for the FA provides a great opportunity to try out small-sided games, encouraging pupils to think tactically and improve their own performance.
Scratch that and restart
Authors: Cosh Jackie
Published: May 2014

Jackie Cosh visits schools already teaching coding and programming and finds ideas that make it manageable for teachers and enjoyable, inspiring and useful for pupils.
Starting from scratch
Authors: Gilbert Leo
Published: May 2014

Leo Gilbert explains how to support beginner teachers on their teaching placements during their training
The world is coming to tea
Authors: Clubley Richard
Published: May 2014

Richard Clubley hopes that 2012 will bring new opportunities in sport and languages for secondary students
Macbeth: The Potted Version
Authors: Harrison Val
Published: May 2014

Brevity is in vogue these days when it comes to Shakespeare. The reduced Shakespeare Company is a big hit with its condensed plays and you can even have the Bard's plays sent to your phone in text. Val Harrison has got Macbeth down to half a page
Parental guidance
Authors: Brookes Geoff
Published: May 2014

Students whose misdemeanours are fiercely defended by misguided parents never learn to take responsibility for their actions. But their parents are not helping them, says Geoff Brookes
Opportunities and threats
Authors: Kay Annabel
Published: May 2014

Schools are having to spend time reconsidering staff roles in light of the teaching and learning responsibility points. Annabel Kay explains how her school has gone about it
E-safety first
Authors: Hammond Ruth
Published: May 2014

Raising awareness among children and young people of the risks associated with internet use applies to everyone working in children's education. Ruth Hammond outlines some simple precautions that schools can take to minimise problems
Making maths add up
Authors: Frankel Hannah
Published: May 2014

Mathematics has just received a ribbing from Ofsted, which claims too many schools are “teaching it to the test”
Time out
Authors: Ward Mike
Published: May 2014

The workload deal has introduced the concept of cover supervisors who can cover teachers lessons instead of supply teachers. Supply teacher Mike Ward explains how the changes have affected him and his work
Independent thinking
Authors: Elkin Susan
Published: May 2014

Independent schools have the freedom to stray from the curriculum and be innovative, and have less ‘boxes to tick’. But what is it like working in one? Susan Elkin reveals all.
Growing young minds
Authors: Cox Lindsey
Published: May 2014

If we want pupils to engage with healthy eating, it is important that they learn where food comes from. Lindsey Cox looks at how school gardens can help
GIS has arrived
Authors: Simmons Berni
Published: May 2014

Berni Simmons looks at how the innovative use of geographical information systems in the classroom is changing the way students view the world around them
Personal space
Authors: Jackson Bryan
Published: May 2014

Bryan Jackson explains how e-portfolios have opened up the world for his students
Managing your own CPD
Authors: Ainsworth Paul
Published: May 2014

You should not rely solely on your school to widen your CPD horizons. Paul Ainsworth explains what you can do to increase your skills and give your CV a boost as well
Choosing the right school
Authors: Adams Margaret
Published: May 2014

Whatever your aspirations concerning career progression, finding a school where you can achieve the right work/life balance is just as important as finding the right job and the right salary. Margaret Adams explains
Challenging the way we think
Authors: Pitt Cynthia
Published: May 2014

Our look at the four ‘Deeps’ of education continues with special school leader Cynthia Pitt, who is talking about the work that has led to her school becoming a ‘hub’ for the concept of ‘Deep Support’
Citizenship: the worst taught subject?
Authors: Weller Susie
Published: May 2014

Dr Susie Weller of London South Bank University, author of Teenagers’ Citizenship: Experiences and Education, looks at what modern citizenship education and active citizenship really means
Make maths sparkle
Authors: Foster Colin
Published: May 2014

Maths teacher Colin Foster finds a glass of fizzy orange can help students get to grips with the tricky topic of ratio.
Fighting the press
Authors: Roberts Sue
Published: May 2014

As part of its Dona't Abuse My Name campaign, SecEd has previously reported on the damage that can be caused by the way newspapers often report accusations made by students – accusations that are often false. Here Sue Roberts, from the Press Complaints
I know what you did last summer
Authors: Cox Lindsey
Published: May 2014

The summer holidays! A time for rest and relaxation, travelling the globe, getting a headstart on next year, moving house or tying the knot? Lindsey Cox finds out what teachers got up to last summer and what their plans are for this year
Playing it safe
Authors: Richards Ron
Published: May 2014

Ron Richards looks at how his school and the local authority have supported e-safety through the National Education Network.
Learning the hard way
Authors: Davis Hazel
Published: May 2014

Hazel Davis looks at trainee bullying and how to survive it
Dealing with dyslexia
Authors: Litterick Ian
Published: May 2014

With Dyslexia Awareness Week around the corner, Ian Litterick looks at the progress made in helping those with the condition in recent years and asks: if it is good for dyslexia, is it good for everyone?
Harnessing technology
Authors: Bernabei Emilio
Published: May 2014

E-learning credits have gone, and the Harnessing Technology Fund is here. Emilio Bernabei explains the changes in software procurement and, with a particular focus on learning platforms, offers his advice to schools
The right path
Authors: Mitchell Peter
Published: May 2014

With SATs gone, give teachers the freedom for creativity, urges Peter Mitchell from the vocational education foundation, Edge
The best at BETT
Authors: Watkinson John
Published: May 2014

Are you heading to January's BETT show with learning platforms on your priority list? John Watkinson provides some tips on how to get the most out of your day
The Big Experiment
Authors: Grant Laura
Published: May 2014

What happens when you mix 19 year 9 students from east London with three scientists for six weeks? Dr Laura Grant explains
Training for the future
Authors: Gillespie John
Published: May 2014

Professor John Gillespie discusses the emergence of a growing ICT skills gap between teachers and students, and how this has led to the development of a new teacher training accreditation programme
Righting the wrongs
Authors: Allen Kate
Published: May 2014

Rights education: Amnesty already works with a large number of schools. Pictured here are students from the Hackney Free and Parochial School working on the Keys of Freedom during a workshop run at the Human Rights Action Centre at Amnesty's headquarters
Retaining quality
Authors: Adams Margaret
Published: May 2014

How good are you at holding your breath? Margaret Adams talks staff retention
A feast of training
Authors: Spencer Jane
Published: May 2014

The Blue School in Wells has become the first school in England to join the FEAST network. It is all related to training the school catering workforce. Jane Spencer explains
Higher expectations
Authors: Leonard Chris
Published: May 2014

Chris Leonard explains how schools can benefit from working in partnership with the Aimhigher programme to ensure every pupil achieves their full potential
The end of an era?
Authors: Barker Ray
Published: May 2014

E-Learning Credits end this summer. Ray Barker looks at what the future holds for ICT funding in schools
Model behaviour
Authors: Langford Pat
Published: May 2014

As the government continues to try and tackle the low take-up of science, technology and engineering post-16, Pat Langford explains how 18,000 professionals are volunteering their time as science and engineering ambassadors and working with teachers to re
Industry and passion at Westminster
Authors: Sullivan Karen
Published: May 2014

Karen Sullivan continues her journey around six very different schools. Having sampled the delights of a grammar school and an independent school, this time she visits an inner city academy
New year – new worries?
Authors: Barker Ray
Published: May 2014

In his final article of the term, Ray Barker of the British Educational Suppliers Association looks at the priorities for September
Bringing lessons to life
Authors: Stone Roger
Published: May 2014

Roger Stone discusses how animation can bring a new dimension to education
Don't say that!
Authors: Adams Margaret
Published: May 2014

Continuing our string of early-term advice, Margaret Adams focuses on NQTs and offers some crucial
The future of science
Authors: Rafferty Frances
Published: May 2014

The Faraday Project encourages schools to look at ways to redesign science labs and develop interactive and exciting ways of teaching and learning the subject. Frances Rafferty explains
Fun in the classroom
Authors: Sullivan Karen
Published: May 2014

There is huge scope for ‘play’ in the key stage 3 classroom, and by developing this strand of your teaching you will be surprised by how social skills, physical and cognitive development and self-confidence improve. Karen Sullivan looks at how
Before and after
Authors: Rudd Peter
Published: May 2014

Peter Rudd discusses his research into the impact of Building Schools for the Future on learners
Banking on Shakespeare
Authors: Brown Vanessa
Published: May 2014

Vanessa Brown has engaged her students in Shakespeare with the help of the Globe Theatre and its Deutsche Bank schools project. She explains how it all worked
Behaviour management
Authors: Taylor Di
Published: May 2014

Former teacher Di Taylor on effective behaviour management for new teachers in new schools
Working together
Authors: Kent Peter
Published: May 2014

The tragic death of the head at a nearby school led to Dr Peter Kent and Dr Annabel Kay from Lawrence Sheriff School volunteering to work with the school's leadership team until a new head could be appointed. They discuss how this unusual set-up was made
Mastering Mandarin
Authors: Garner Liz
Published: May 2014

Mandarin Chinese is not an easy language to master and needs commitment. Liz Garner, advanced skills teacher for Mandarin Chinese and manager of the Essex Confucius Classroom, discusses best practice when working with the language
Steering them on to the right career paths
Authors: Betty Karen
Published: May 2014

With employers batoning down the recession hatches, pupils have to focus on the key skills that will make them employable, says careers co-ordinator Karen Betty
Let's talk about sex
Authors: Davis Hazel
Published: May 2014

Hazel Davis looks at a new initiative that is helping parents and teachers when it comes to sex education
A school within a school
Authors: Matthews John
Published: May 2014

Brislington Enterprise College opened brand new doors to its 1,200 students in September as part of the Building Schools for the Future programme. Ten months on, principal John Matthews discusses how a ‘schools within a school’ education model has succeed
A game of two halves
Authors: Stevens Paul
Published: May 2014

Paul Stevens from The Minster School explains how they use their VLE and introduces the concept of ‘interest space’ and ‘learning space’
Excellence in enterprise
Authors: Lewis Greg
Published: May 2014

This year's Teaching Awards finals in Wales produced many outstanding winners. Among them was Maxine Pittaway, who took the Award for Enterprise. In the run up to the UK finals in October, when Maxine will be going for the national title, Greg Lewis pai
Skills to Shine
Authors: Samuels Jane
Published: May 2014

North East-based social enterprise Skills to Shine helps secondary students gain an insight into the world of work. Jane Samuels explains.
Inspiring Space
Authors: Beard Christopher
Published: May 2014

The European Space Agency Teacher Workshop provides an inspiring atmosphere for teachers to develop their practice. Christopher Beard explains some of the tips he picked up.
Spotlight on Malaysia
Authors: Puntis Ann
Published: May 2014

With UK ministers often looking abroad for inspiration, Ann Puntis continues her look at international education systems.
Learning Rounds
Authors: Oates Catriona
Published: May 2014

Catriona Oates explains the basic principles of Learning Rounds and discusses the findings of her recent research into this popular and innovative CPD activity.
Breaking IT down
Authors: Evans Mark
Published: May 2014

Finding the middle ground between an open internet access policy or one of total restriction is difficult. Mark Evans advises.
Climate Week
Authors: Steele Kevin
Published: May 2014

Climate Week takes place from March 12 to 18 and once again includes the popular Climate Week Challenge. Kevin Steele explains more.
Growing doctors
Authors: Smith Ben
Published: May 2014

St Matthew Academy is aiming to increase the numbers of local young people applying to do medicine through its Growing Doctors programme. Ben Smith explains.
Spotlight on Hong Kong
Authors: Puntis Ann
Published: May 2014

Hong Kong's exam system used to mirror that of the UK until a recent move to raise the participation age and test later. Ann Puntis takes a look.
The middle years
Authors: Porter Emily
Published: May 2014

Emily Porter looks at research into the brain development of students in the middle years of their education which shows why they behave as they do and what the implications are for schools.
Taking on the EBacc
Authors: Chubb Andrew
Published: May 2014

Frustrated at the academic focus of the English Baccalaureate, a group of schools has pioneered what it calls a more rounded equivalent – the Modern Baccalaureate. Headteacher Andrew Chubb explains.
Creating Apps for Good
Authors: Dawkins Patrick
Published: May 2014

ICT teacher Patrick Dawkins discusses the Apps for Good initiative, which is teaching his students coding, among many other skills.
CPD by royal appointment
Authors: McCabe Bernice
Published: May 2014

This year, the Prince's Teaching Institute is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Headteacher and co-director Bernice McCabe explains.
Spotlight on Singapore
Authors: Puntis Ann
Published: May 2014

Singapore is often quoted by the education secretary as a system to which the UK must aspire. Ann Puntis takes a look.
Psychological preparation
Authors: Dale Matt
Published: May 2014

Year 11 learning manager, Matt Dale, explains how he employs the principles of sports psychology with his school's year 11 students to help them prepare for their GCSEs.
Alive and Kicking
Authors: David Tchilingirian Nutritionist
Published: May 2014

As the rates of childhood obesity continue to escalate, nutritionist David Tchilingirian explains the importance of parent and teacher collaboration in tackling the issue and looks at an NHS-funded programme that is aiming to help.
Cornwall's approach to designing new ICT curricula
Authors: Walsh Ed
Published: May 2014

Ahead of his seminar at the Bett Show 2013, Ed Walsh from Cornwall Learning discusses how the county's schools are changing their approaches to ICT education and developing new curricula.
How do you define 21st century skills?
Authors: McLean Niel
Published: May 2014

What would be on your list of the 21st century skills that all students must be exposed to? Niel McLean discusses how evidence and research must contribute to this debate.