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No sweat
Authors: Scott-Cameron Nancy
Published: May 2014

Exam time can be extremely stressful. While most students will cope, others may buckle under the pressure. Nancy Scott-Cameron offers some tips to help students relax and stop them feeling over-burdoned
Counting sheep
Authors: Owen Rachel
Published: May 2014

Rachel Owen finds that self-assessment gives her flock a more realistic view of their progress and encourages them to try for a higher level, while marks given out by the teacher do not
Memory lane
Authors: Stockdale Helen
Published: May 2014

Helen Stockdale offers some handy hints on how to get students producing their own yearbooks
Place your BETTs
Authors: Mansell-Lewis Briony
Published: May 2014

Briony Mansell-Lewis gives a taster of some of the products, services and seminars that can be found at BETT 2006
Balancing the books
Authors: Currier Lee
Published: May 2014

With all the recent changes in funding for university students, pupils may need some reassurance about financing themselves through higher education. Lee Currier explains.
Classrooms sans frontiérs
Authors: Zanetis Jan , Heyworth Tony
Published: May 2014

Jan Zanetis and Tony Heyworth explain how to introduce video conferencing into your classroom
Spotting the danger signs
Authors: Muspratt Louisa
Published: May 2014

Eating disorders are common among young people. Louisa Muspratt explains what to look out for and how to approach students who may have a problem
Flying teachers
Authors: Marter Hans J
Published: May 2014

Julie D'Eathe is one of Shetland's travelling teachers, whose job includes visiting Britian's smallest school once a week by plane. Hans J Marter reports
The online classroom
Authors: Devo Joseph
Published: May 2014

Virtual learning environments allow teachers and students to share work online and log into lesson resources from home. Joseph Devo finds out how schools are getting to grips with the technology involved
Anything but school
Authors: Lyndale Amelia
Published: May 2014

Notschool is an online community which supports young people who do not attend school. Amelia Hayward explains how the project helped her when she was forced to drop out of secondary school
Trolley dolly
Authors: Greenhough Julie
Published: May 2014

Julie Greenhough has so much paperwork to carry round these days, she's taken to using a trolley on wheels
Chip off the old block
Authors: Bartlett Bill
Published: May 2014

Chips are not the great evil they are made out to be, if they are fried in good quality oil, says Bill Bartlett. Potatoes contain lots of nutrients
The language lab
Authors: Pitman James
Published: May 2014

With a shortage of language teachers, some schools are supplementing lessons with e-learning. James Pitman explains
Scientific enquiry
Authors: Holman John
Published: May 2014

The UK-wide network of science learning centres is helping to re-entuse science teachers, who can in turn pass on their inspiration to their classes. John Holman explains
Something completely different
Authors: Ray Vanessa
Published: May 2014

Vanessa Ray believes that all students should have access to personalised learning
Starting your second year
Authors: Clubley Richard
Published: May 2014

New teachers get plenty of advice and support in their first year of teaching, but what about their second year? Richard Clubley has some sage advice
Lessons at your fingertips
Authors: Kaut Helen
Published: May 2014

The use of interactive whiteboards is becoming more popular in private and state schools. But do they improve teaching and learning? Helen Kaut investigates.
Multi media
Authors: Stockman Tina
Published: May 2014

Has media studies in Scotland lost momentum and direction, and just what does the future hold? Tina Stockman reports.
IT and the evolution of the mind
Authors: Thornton Stephanie
Published: May 2014

ICT is producing a new stage in the evolution of the human mind. Stephanie Thornton asks if education is ready for this.
Europe united
Authors: Wood Alex
Published: May 2014

Alex Wood looks at how countries across Europe have been sharing ideas and how this may help Scotland to move forward
Poetry in motion
Authors: Hegley's John
Published: May 2014

Performance poet John Hegley has cornered the market in poems about dogs, glasses, sex and God. He tells Nick Smurthwaite about his schooldays
Ugandan adventure
Authors: Klein Valerie
Published: May 2014

French teacher Valerie Klein spent a half-term in a school deep in the heart of Africa. Read extracts from her diary as she reports from Bugiri in Uganda
Time is money
Authors: Phipps Sam
Published: May 2014

The thinking behind chartered teacher status is well supported, but are teachers being put off because of the time it takes and the cost? Sam Phipps investigates
Heads up
Authors: Clubley Richard
Published: May 2014

Has the arrival of written standards and targets driven out the diverse, inspirational, and even maverick leaders? Richard Clubley investigates
Hitting the headlines
Authors: Blake's Dean
Published: May 2014

Music teacher Dean Blake has become the PR guru for John Cabot City Technology College. He says building relationships and understanding journalists is vital
If it moves, measure it
Authors: Ray Vanessa
Published: May 2014

As the school league tables change format again, Vanessa Ray considers what might be next to be measured
Diploma-tic immunity
Authors: Moriarty Hilary
Published: May 2014

Why can
Treading the boards
Authors: Smurthwaite Nick
Published: May 2014

His teachers thought he'd go into science, but when he took to the stage at 15 it was ‘like coming home’. Jonathan Lloyd tells Nick Smurthwaite about his schooldays
Ghosts of Christmas past
Authors: Moriarty Hilary
Published: May 2014

Christmas has only really begun when the school carol service takes place. Hilary Moriarty reminisces
Strategic planning
Authors: Christian John
Published: May 2014

Does your school have a compelling strategic vision that will support your continuing development? John Christian looks at long-term planning
Make the most of assemblies
Authors: Elkin's Susan
Published: May 2014

Susan Elkin is an expert on assemblies. She's brimming full of ideas. So much so she's put them all into a new book. She gave SecEd a few hints.
Manipulating the media
Authors: Horsborough Simon
Published: May 2014

Achieving good press coverage is not crucial to running a successful school, but many headteachers now see it as an important factor for success. Simon Horsborough explains.
Not on my watch'
Authors: Newbold Amelia
Published: May 2014

Education law expert Amelia Newbold examines a ground-breaking legal case that may see schools and authorities held liable for the actions of bullying employees.
From theory to practice
Authors: Rubery Peter
Published: May 2014

The Specialist Schools and Academies Trust has established the four “deeps”
Leading a team
Authors: Farn Jenny
Published: May 2014

Leading a team is a difficult skill to master, especially if you've only ever been a frontline teacher. In most cases training will come on the job. Jenny Farn explains.
Getting the timing right
Authors: Tarleton Ray
Published: May 2014

The government is considering changes to CPD in schools and the shift to what it is calling the new professionalism
Tackling bullying from behind bars
Authors: Elkin Susan
Published: May 2014

Students have joined forces with prisoners in a ground-breaking anti-bullying project. Susan Elkin reports
Learning together
Authors: Tate Sue
Published: May 2014

The Education and Skills Committee said last year that that ongoing training for those working with SEN pupils should be a priority. Sue Tate looks at how schools are responding by implementing basic skills training for teaching assistants.
Sounding good
Authors: Downs Carolyn
Published: May 2014

Of all of the additional ICT resources the one most commonly overlooked is recorded music says Carolyn Downs. But the benefits can be huge.
Petty praise is no deterrent
Authors: Sullivan Karen
Published: May 2014

Government guidance says that schools should not ‘over-discipline’ persistent miscreants for fear of alienating them, and they should hand out praise five times more often than punishments. Karen Sullivan responds.
The extra factor
Authors: Dunn Carrie
Published: May 2014

Carrie Dunn looks at schools that offer extra qualifications on an optional basis and talks to the students that take them
Platform for success
Authors: Wood Alan
Published: May 2014

What are you getting out of your learning platform? Alan Wood looks at what they can offer.
To buy or not to buy?
Authors: Lucey Stephen
Published: May 2014

In the next of our series on Becta's best value procurement frameworks, Stephen Lucey looks at software licensing, an area where schools often have lots of questions
The future'
Authors: Berry Melvyn
Published: May 2014

It is a time of change at Soar Valley College. Last year a record number of students left with five or more GCSEs at A to C, including maths and English. Head Melvyn Berry explains how
In defence of grammar schools
Authors: Sullivan Karen
Published: May 2014

The recent grammar schools debate has made a lot of headlines. Karen Sullivan argues why we should not turn our backs on the grammar school
Exporting UK ideas
Authors: Binns Katie
Published: May 2014

At a time when GCSE and A level standards are constantly questioned, elsewhere in the world British education and its teachers are seen as an inspiration. Katie Binns reports from Austria
The selection solution?
Authors: Morton Neill
Published: May 2014

With the recent announcement pledging the end of selection in Northern Ireland, headteacher Neill Morton looks at the alternative proposals being put forward by the education minister
Learning to save lives
Authors: Dunn Carrie
Published: May 2014

In this modern world of citizenship education and responsible living, giving blood is an area not often tackled by schools. Carrie Dunn takes a look at a new project designed to change this
Programmed for success
Authors: Kudliskis Voldis
Published: May 2014

Understanding the facets of Neuro-Linguistic Programming could help you to realise the potential of every student. Dr Voldis Kudliskis has been researching the concept in his school for the past six years
It's good to talk
Authors: Hancock Dave
Published: May 2014

Manchester Communication Academy is to teach practical speaking and listening skills when it opens its doors in 2010. Dave Hancock, from BT, talks about the communication giant's sponsorship of the academy and its wider Better World education campaign
Out in the real world
Authors: May John
Published: May 2014

With the deadline approaching for schools to sign up with Career Academies UK, John May explains what it is all about and we hear from three of the education programme's alumni
Someone to lean on
Authors: Mercer Cath
Published: May 2014

Cath Mercer updates us on the two-year pilot to establish a programme of anti-bullying peer mentors in schools
A united approach
Authors: Smith Tony
Published: May 2014

November 17 to 21 sees this year's Anti-Bullying Week. Tony Smith looks at the what the official support pack for the week is offering teachers
Language of change
Authors: Brass Simon
Published: May 2014

With motivation for languages faltering, Brigshaw High School took on Asset Languages, the assessment scheme for the government's Languages Ladder. Assistant principal Simon Brass explains
Now that they've gone
Authors: Gerver Richard
Published: May 2014

In our next Filling the Void article, Richard Gerver argues that the scrapping of SATs should lead to a focus on soft skills and increasing cross-phase work
Charting your progress
Authors: Adams Margaret
Published: May 2014

How will you know when your induction has finished? Margaret Adams explains
One year on…
Authors: Drysdale Kate
Published: May 2014

Kate Drysdale was the SecEd NQT Diarist last year. She is now almost one term into her second year as a PE teacher at South Dartmoor Community College. She updates us on her progress, giving an insight into what you might expect next academic year
Handling the parents
Authors: Blois Mark
Published: May 2014

Law expert Mark Blois on the plans for new parental complaints procedures
Learning by doing
Authors: Kalirai Buta
Published: May 2014

Music is, arguably, students' creative art form of choice. Young Enterprise has launched a programme to harness this enthusiasm, which runs alongside the curriculum and is being piloted in 15 UK schools. Teacher Buta Kalirai explains
Stronger communities
Authors: Tankard Jennifer
Published: May 2014

Jennifer Tankard reports from a roadshow that has been bringing heads together to discuss the new duty to promote community cohesion
Happy days
Authors: Despontin Brenda
Published: May 2014

Happiness lessons are a hot topic. Brenda Despontin wonders if this is skills-based subject, a body of knowledge, or both? And should we measure the success of such a course?
Unearthing the positive
Authors: Sullivan Karen
Published: May 2014

When educating your students, do you feel obliged to warn them that it is tough out there and that life is a jungle? Do you prepare them, or nurture them? SecEd columnist Karen Sullivan meets the impressive Professor Srikumar Rao, a man who offers optimis
Murder in mind
Authors: Cox Bob
Published: May 2014

A gifted and talented activity involving a murder plot set to the back drop of the Crimean War has snowballed into an enrichment process with no boundaries. Bob Cox explains
Getting parents involved
Authors: Christian John
Published: May 2014

How does a school go about making parents equal partners in the education of their children? John Christian offers his advice
Sharp ears?
Authors: Struthers Dot
Published: May 2014

Dot Struthers shares a few techniques to help you sharpen your listening skills
Beating the cyber-bullies
Authors: Lapins Vicky
Published: May 2014

It is a school's legal duty to take action to try and prevent cyber-bullying. Education law expert Vicky Lapins offers some advice
ICT and languages
Authors: Roseblade Chris
Published: May 2014

Deputy headteacher Chris Roseblade explains how his school's use of technology has kept students engaged in modern foreign languages
Wii shall overcome
Authors: Barns Paul
Published: May 2014

PE specialist Paul Barns explains how he has been using Nintendo Wii to improve physical activity among disaffected students
Social success
Authors: Brewin Kester
Published: May 2014

Kester Brewin explains how an innovative social network project has worked wonders in his maths department
Making worksheets work
Authors: Abbott David
Published: May 2014

Worksheets give you the flexibility to find your own voice and creativity in the classroom. David Abbott explains
Sealed with a QiSS
Authors: Amede Christine
Published: May 2014

Highbury Grove School recently achieved QISS Advanced Gold Status for its innovative out-of-school-hours learning provision. Christine Amede explains all
Stranger danger
Authors: Kastel Chris
Published: May 2014

Chris Kastel discusses the key factors of e-safety, offers his advice, and suggests some resources for teachers looking to keep their students safe online
The global village
Authors: Aubrey-Smith Fiona
Published: May 2014

Fiona Aubrey-Smith, education consultant and former ICT teacher of the year, talks about how technology is helping to bring a global aspect to education
Rather not be a head?
Authors: Adams Margaret
Published: May 2014

For those who do not seek headship, or other senior leadership roles, there is a broader choice of career progression and CPD. Margaret Adams explains
Long haul learning
Authors: Thomas Alison
Published: May 2014

Alison Thomas investigates the benefits of taking your students to far-flung global destinations
Book review
Authors: Calway Gareth
Published: May 2014

River Deep, Mountain High (Bluechrome)
From Russia with love
Authors: Phipps Sam
Published: May 2014

Sam Phipps reports on a unique partnership between the Glasgow School of Sports and the best gymnastic school in the whole of Russia
Helping students revise
Authors: Dunn Carrie
Published: May 2014

Carrie Dunn looks at what is out there to help students with their revision this exams season
Finding the X-factor
Authors: Flannery Peter
Published: May 2014

Peter Flannery offers his top 10 tips for headteacher recruitment in the 21st century
Education in hand
Authors: Schmoller Seb
Published: May 2014

Pupils and teachers are joining forces to boost handheld learning, says Seb Schmoller from the Association for Learning Technology
A balancing act
Authors: Stimpfig Mark
Published: May 2014

Some schools have recently begun encouraging the use of gaming consoles in the classroom. Mark Stimpfig looks at the benefits of such a move
Make your mark
Authors: Smith Catherine Ritman
Published: May 2014

Student-led clubs are unlocking enterprise potential through the Make Your Mark campaign. Catherine Ritman Smith explains
CPD on the job
Authors: Abbott David
Published: May 2014

David Abbott recalls some of the less effective training he has had as a teacher and offers CPD leaders his ideas for success
Man of many talents
Authors: Smurthwaite Nick
Published: May 2014

Prolific children's playwright David Wood is a strong believer that books are for fun, and not just learning tools. He met Nick Smurthwaite
Handling road safety
Authors: Holdsworth Mike
Published: May 2014

We look at how one local authority is using handheld voting systems to promote road safety, and offer you the chance to win a system for your school. Road safety officer Mike Holdsworth explains
Reaching out to parents
Authors: Holley Graham
Published: May 2014

In the last of a series of three exclusive articles for SecEd, Graham Holley, chief executive of the TDA, continues his look at extended schools. This time he considers how supporting parents through extended services can transform lives
Immersion teaching
Authors: Thomas Alison
Published: May 2014

Alison Thomas looks at one school's ground-breaking work with immersion languages – which is when other subjects are taught in a foreign language
Finding your voice
Authors: Smith Josephine
Published: May 2014

Have you been asked to speak in front of a large group of staff? Josephine Smith conference-goer and workshop presenter gives some CPD tips on how to win round your audience as a speaker
Conjuring up failure
Authors: Greenshields Bill
Published: May 2014

Ed Balls should be ashamed, says Bill Greenshields. His “National Challenge to Schools” is an unwarranted attack on teachers and children in a desperate attempt to save the government's increasingly damaged skin
Sticking together
Authors: Malik Alveena
Published: May 2014

Alveena Malik from the Institute of Community Cohesion reports on the work they are doing to provide guidance for schools on the new duty to promote community cohesion
A scientific approach
Authors: Chaytor Margaret
Published: May 2014

Margaret Chaytor and headteacher Paul Kelley explore the idea of a pathway without A levels, including an innovative approach from Newcastle University
So you got the new job?
Authors: Smith Josephine
Published: May 2014

Josephine Smith recently moved jobs. She takes us through the dos and don'ts
Engaged education
Authors: Crowne Stephen
Published: May 2014

In the third of his series of articles, Stephen Crowne discusses how teachers can use educational technology to engage pupils and get the best results
A novel approach
Authors: Phipps Sam
Published: May 2014

Sam Phipps visits the wilds of Scotland with a creative writing class run through the Scottish Book Trust
Qualified for the future
Authors: Thim Johann
Published: May 2014

German plastic manufacturer Bayer MaterialScience has created a student laboratory and is hosting groups from schools across the continent. Dr Johann Thim explains
Broadening horizons
Authors: McCarthy-Fry Sarah
Published: May 2014

Sarah McCarthy-Fry MP argues how the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will broaden young people's horizons and provide the ultimate opportunity to learn a language
A question of faith
Authors: Davis Hazel
Published: May 2014

Accord, a group set up last year, believes that state-funded schools should operate admissions policies that take no account of pupils’ religious beliefs. Hazel Davis takes a look
Bottling best behaviour
Authors: Tarleton Ray
Published: May 2014

Headteacher Ray Tarleton explains how his school has ‘bottled’ its teachers’ methods and advice on managing behaviour for the benefit of all
Extending the challenge
Authors: Brown Claire
Published: May 2014

Implementing extended services is a massive undertaking for today's schools. Claire Brown discusses how a group of schools in Mansfield has pulled together to meet this challenging agenda, and also how her role as the extended services
Culture and BSF
Authors: Crump Elizabeth
Published: May 2014

A year ago, Elizabeth Crump became cultural advisor at Partnerships for Schools, the delivery organisation for the Building Schools for the Future programme. She discusses the work she has been doing
Human rights CPD
Authors: Jayatillake Laura
Published: May 2014

We continue SecEd's support for Amnesty International's education work by asking Laura Jayatillake, to explain the free CPD training the charity is offering teachers in the crucial areas of citizenship and international human rights
A new approach to French
Authors: Bewell Suzi
Published: May 2014

Languages teacher Suzi Bewell explains how podcasts provide a very different, but very effective approach to learning those pesky French verbs!
Making the case for collaboration
Authors: Staunton Louise
Published: May 2014

Louise Staunton, school business director at Wellacre Technology College, discusses the leadership benefits that come with closer collaboration between secondaries and primaries
Music makes a difference
Authors: Hudson Alice
Published: May 2014

Alice Hudson's specialist music school hosted the launch of the Year of Music last month. Here, she discusses the transformational impact music can have on students
Crossing the cultural divide
Authors: Thomas Alison
Published: May 2014

International linking is not without its challenges. Alison Thomas speaks to Wales High School about the wealth of work it is doing in this area, and the challenges they have faced along the way
Tax matters
Authors: Pickering Frances
Published: May 2014

Frances Pickering argues why tax education is a vital part of preparing students for life in the real world and introduces a new school resource
You are the expert
Authors: Adams Margaret
Published: May 2014

Tell us about that CPD event …’ Margaret Adams looks at cascading CPD in school
I'm watching you
Authors: Pattisson Rachel
Published: May 2014

Lesson observations can be a challenging aspect of any manager's role. Rachel Pattisson looks at the secrets of successful observations
Are they really getting worse?
Authors: Ainsworth Paul
Published: May 2014

Deputy head Paul Ainsworth looks at evaluating your school's behaviour management system
The votes are in
Authors: Moorehead-Lane Fiona
Published: May 2014

Fiona Moorehead-Lane discusses a recent research project looking at best practice in the use of voting systems
Lead from the front
Authors: Pattisson Rachel
Published: May 2014

As a leader or manager in school, do you have to hold coaching conversations? Rachel Pattisson looks at best practice when it comes to coaching
NQTs: Focus on your success
Authors: Lepkowska Dorothy
Published: May 2014

A month ago, teacher Edward Vickerman was on national television collecting the Teaching Award for Outstanding New Teacher of the Year. Now in his fourth year of teaching, he spoke to Dorothy Lepkowska to offer his advice to this year's NQTs
Inclusive management
Authors: Petersen Lorraine
Published: May 2014

Lorraine Petersen, at nasen, argues that the SENCO voice must be a key part of the leadership team of all our schools
Overcoming media manipulation
Authors: Macnaughton Alistair
Published: May 2014

Head Alistair Macnaughton says that our culture – and media – is fixated by the drama of bullies and victims, and asks whether schools can overcome this
Help desks
Authors: West Edmund
Published: May 2014

Experts at Durham University are researching ways of enhancing ICT learning spaces. Central to this is a new high-tech desk containing a built-in multi-touch surface. Edmund West explains
Think on that
Authors: Smurthwaite Nick
Published: May 2014

Poet and broadcaster Ian McMillan was in his rugby team at school, but would much rather have been inside reading Ted Hughes. He spoke to Nick Smurthwaite about his schooldays
A graphic education
Authors: Dunn Carrie
Published: May 2014

Carrie Dunn discovers the intriguing world of graphic novels – classic stories which are illustrated and which can help you to grab the attention of those reluctant readers
Learning from films
Authors: Tidd Mike
Published: May 2014

Mike Tidd looks at the usefulness and impact of films in lessons
United nations
Authors: Sullivan Karen
Published: May 2014

In the next of her inside school features, Karen Sullivan visits Southbank International School, which boasts 66 nationalities among its 730 students
The Future's bright
Authors: Sullivan Russell
Published: May 2014

Strategic three-year planning is crucial, says head Russell Sullivan, but why not set your sights a little further into the future, and start considering how you want your school to look many more years from now?
Time for reflection
Authors: Smith Jo
Published: May 2014

As the end of the school year approaches, thoughts are turning to your performance management targets for the year – and what targets you will be set next year. Deputy head Jo Smith offers her advice
Coaching the life into kids
Authors: Sullivan Karen
Published: May 2014

Psychologist Karen Sullivan often touches upon the issue of our seemingly troubled youth in her fortnightly column for SecEd. Here she visits a life-coaching organisation to see if they might hold any answers
Masters of the classroom
Authors: Mills Emma
Published: May 2014

The new Master's in Teaching and Learning is introduced this September. Emma Mills reports
Art for all
Authors: Neumark-Jones Victoria
Published: May 2014

Victoria Neumark-Jones reports on a new website sharing key stage 3 literacy workshops at the National Gallery
A special relationship
Authors: Petersen Lorraine
Published: May 2014

Do you know if your school has an SEN governor? Do you know what their role and relationship to the school staff is? Lorraine Petersen explains the importance of this special relationship
APP - are you ready?
Authors: Horton Graham
Published: May 2014

Assessing Pupils’ Progress is on the radar for both primary and secondary schools. With a focus on transition, Graham Horton from Gloucestershire local authority discusses the work they have been doing to pilot the initiative
Mentoring success
Authors: Gibb Caroline
Published: May 2014

Learning mentor Caroline Gibb talks about her school's work to develop effective mentoring, and the secrets to success that they have discovered
Fighting for funding
Authors: Petersen Lorraine
Published: May 2014

Lorraine Petersen unravels the SEN funding mystery for SecEd
Helping heads
Authors: Monahan Jerome
Published: May 2014

Heads Count is a leadership mentoring organisation set up in Nottinghamshire in response to the increasing numbers of distressed heads. Jerome Monahan explains
Trust schools: view from the ground
Authors: Tonge Ken
Published: May 2014

Former headteacher Ken Tonge is now the strategic head of the Ashington Learning Partnership. He discusses their journey so far
Breaking down the code
Authors: Birkett Emily
Published: May 2014

With the launch this week of an updated Code of Conduct, which places a responsibility on teachers to act as role models who consider ‘their place in society’, Emily Birkett asks whether the GTCE has gone too far
Transition for SEN pupils
Authors: Petersen Lorraine
Published: May 2014

The transition between primary and secondary school for children with SEN can be a complex area to manage. Lorraine Petersen looks at the process and discusses ways for schools to address the challenges of transition
Take your staff with you
Authors: Adams Margaret
Published: May 2014

As a school leader, you will already be turning your thoughts to the new school year. Margaret Adams explains how to take your school staff with you as you prepare to hit the ground running in September
Extended projectss
Authors: Pugh Dave
Published: May 2014

Dave Pugh from Oldham College explains how the Extended Project, a new qualification that can be taken as a standalone or as part of the new Diploma, is changing the face of post-16 education
Putting something back
Authors: Cosh Jackie
Published: May 2014

Jackie Cosh reports from Torry Academy where students have organised more than 300 charitable and campaigning activities in just four years
Focus on poverty
Authors: Jayatillake Laura
Published: May 2014

SecEd is a strong supporter of the work of Amnesty International, including its education section. Here Laura Jayatillake explains the latest classroom resource that the charity has produced – Poverty and Human Rights
A taste of the real world
Authors: Wright Lauren
Published: May 2014

Since 2002, Career Academies has been working with education and industry to give students a real taste of the workplace through a two-year curriculum which is equivalent to three A levels. We look here at the class of 2009 and their experience of the pro
Past masters
Authors: Lepkowska Dorothy
Published: May 2014

For many schools, international work is a relatively new phenomenon. However, Dorothy Lepkowska visited one school where their international ethos can be traced back almost 30 years
Local issues
Authors: Hickman Ian
Published: May 2014

A new website that will report on how well local services are working together to meet local priorities is launching in December. Ian Hickman explains what is happening
Lead from the front
Authors: Francis Liz
Published: May 2014

Liz Francis talks about the key role of CPD leaders and a new national programme, launched this month by the Training and Development Agency for Schools, that aims to support CPD leadership in schools
Model behaviour
Authors: Gadd Lynn
Published: May 2014

Four years ago, Harefield Academy replaced John Penrose School in Hillingdon, and one of the first things new principal Lynn Gadd asked teachers and students was what would help to turn the school around. The response was unanimous – better behaviour
High Reliability Schools
Authors: McAleavy Tony
Published: May 2014

Tony McAleavy from the CfBT Education Trust discusses his research into the lessons that schools can learn from non-educational organisations about what makes them successful
First year of teaching — is it spring yet?
Authors: Adams Margaret
Published: May 2014

As December approaches NQTs are looking forward to a well earned break at Christmas. SecEd's resident CPD expert Margaret Adams looks at how you should approach Christmas
Leadership lessons for life
Authors: Evans Anne
Published: May 2014

What attributes do successful school leaders need in these straitened, turbulent times? This was one of the questions posed in a book published to mark education leadership charity HTI's 25th anniversary. Anne Evans explains.
Guiding students to HE
Authors: Gardner Andy
Published: May 2014

Andy Gardner is the author of a new handbook for HE advisors. He explains the three key steps to providing good guidance to students.
Connecting the continent
Authors: Thomas Alison
Published: May 2014

From small beginnings 11 years ago, The Ravensbourne School now has a range of strong international links with partners across Europe. Alison Thomas explains.
Developing yourself & horbar; and your colleagues
Authors: Adams Margaret
Published: May 2014

In these tough times, in-house CPD delivered by colleagues for colleagues can be very effective. Margaret Adams offers her advice.
Behaviour and SEN
Authors: Lever Colin
Published: May 2014

Drawing from his recent book on managing behaviour in the inclusive classroom, Colin Lever looks at the behavioural problems that SEN students can exhibit, and explains how teachers can and should prepare themselves to handle them.
Leading London
Authors: Lepkowska Dorothy
Published: May 2014

The London Leadership Strategy – born out of the London Challenge – is working to spread best practice across the capital and beyond. Dorothy Lepkowska explains.
Are you prepared for the SEN changes?
Authors: Henshaw Pete
Published: May 2014

With the government's proposed reform of provision for SEN students and the introduction of the new Ofsted framework and Teachers' Standards, the SEN landscape is shifting once more. Lorraine Petersen looks at the implications.
Not going to university?
Authors: Henshaw Pete
Published: May 2014

Andrew Shanahan, author of The Guide to Not Going to University, looks at some of the common concerns students have about alternative pathways.
The new rules on school exclusions and appeals
Authors: Jaquiss Kevin
Published: May 2014

Schools and academies must adhere to new legislation over how they handle student exclusions and subsequent appeals. Legal expert Kevin Jaquiss explains the new procedures and offers advice to school leaders.
Eleven apps for in the classroom
Authors: Solly Ben
Published: May 2014

Ben Solly guides us through 11 apps which he uses in the classroom to engage students and also promote writing and literacy.
How can schools help change negative attitudes to maths?
Authors: Ransom Peter
Published: May 2014

The launch of the National Numeracy Challenge signals a concerted effort to help the estimated 17 million workers who have poor numeracy skills. Peter Ransom says that the biggest barrier is an inherent negative attitude towards maths and looks at what teachers can do.
10 reasons for NQTs to be cheerful at Christmas
Authors: Duckling Tomas
Published: May 2014

SecEd's NQT diarist last year was Tomas Duckling, who is now one term into his second year at the chalkface. He offers his top 10 reasons to stay cheerful at Christmas.
A headteacher's guide to handling disciplinary procedures
Authors: Norman Ashley
Published: May 2014

Ashley Norman explains the issues headteachers need to take into account when handling any disciplinary issues.
Resources to help your students stay safe on the railways
Authors: Shaoul Mark
Published: May 2014

A range of new resources is aiming to promote railway safety within secondary schools. Mark Shaoul explains.
Testing to support year 7 transition
Authors: Walters Steve
Published: May 2014

Steve Walters explains why his school's introductory/transition programme for year 7 includes the use of a cognitive abilities test.
Top tips for building consultations
Authors: Haseldine James
Published: May 2014

Schools often need to carry out extensive consultations with their local community. Headteacher James Haseldine had to do just that when a new building project was agreed. He offers his advice.
Celebrating DIckens
Authors: Lepkowska Dorothy
Published: May 2014

Tuesday (February 7) marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens. Dorothy Lepkowska looks at his legacy and how schools might mark the occasion.
Making the most of school IT systems
Authors: Mew Paul
Published: May 2014

Are you considering how your ICT systems are performing and where they can be adapted or improved? Paul Mew offers his advice.
From Kabul to Quebec
Authors: Cosh Jackie
Published: May 2014

International projects and links are at the heart of life at Wootton Bassett School. Jackie Cosh talks to assistant head Rob Ford who describes the impact their work has and offers his advice to other schools.
Autism CPD progamme
Authors: Huggett Steve
Published: May 2014

Backed by government funding, the Autism Education Trust is delivering a major CPD programme for secondary school teachers. Steve Huggett explains.
100-minute lessons
Authors: White Claire
Published: May 2014

The introduction of 100-minute lessons at one school have helped in its ongoing transformation. Claire White explains.
Language trends
Authors: Board Kathryn
Published: May 2014

The latest study into language trends suggests a resurgence in language learning following years of decline. Kathryn Board explains.
I'm a stressed student ― get me out of here!
Authors: Anguita Maria
Published: May 2014

As another exam season dawns and with a climate of record youth unemployment the pressure is on. Maria Anguita looks at the stress that students are experiencing as they prepare to enter the workplace.
Evaluating the Pupil Premium
Authors: Bannister Nick
Published: May 2014

One year on from its introduction, the search is on for evidence that the Pupil Premium is closing the gap between poor and rich pupils. Nick Bannister looks at how schools might go about doing this.
Online payment security
Authors: Temple Martin
Published: May 2014

Many schools are moving to online, school-to-home payment systems. What must they consider about the security of such services? Martin Temple offers his advice.
How to approach the summer
Authors: Adams Margaret
Published: May 2014

SecEd's CPD expert Margaret Adams offers her advice on how new teachers should approach the summer break.
Academic claims the Tudor era is a misleading invention
Authors: Lee-Potter Emma
Published: May 2014

From the six wives of Henry VIII to the Spanish Armada, the so-called Tudor period has long been a fundamental part of history lessons in our schools.
Five questions for your NQT mentor
Authors: Adams Margaret
Published: May 2014

Every NQT will find September a challenging time, that is why you will have a mentor. Margaret Adams looks at what you should be asking them.
Teachers and researchers
Authors: Sissling Sue , Archer Louise
Published: May 2014

Sue Sissling and Professor Louise Archer discuss how to promote researchers and teachers working together in your school in order to improve science and mathematics education.
From Victorian CSI to dancing graphs
Authors: Pedroza Anna
Published: May 2014

A Victorian CSI-style crime scene, dancing graphs in maths, a virtual field trip and a cockney guide to apostrophes make up just some of the free teacher-made videos available via O2 Learn. Anna Pedroza explains.
The power of music in education
Authors: Haseldine James
Published: May 2014

Despite the pressures of the English Baccalaureate, Stretford High School has invested in its music provision. Head James Haseldine explains why.
Saying no to academy conversion
Authors: Chambers Peter
Published: May 2014

Continuing his look at academy status, Peter Chambers speaks to Hadley Learning Community about why they decided to say no.
A blueprint for ICT innovation
Authors: Luckin Rosemary , Bligh Brett , Crook Charles , Ainsworth Shaaron , Manches Andrew
Published: May 2014

The recent Decoding Learning study seeks to pinpoint innovative practice by teachers and students when it comes to exploiting technology in education. It offers eight approaches to innovation with ICT. Professor Rosemary Luckin explains.
Five steps to a sustainable 1-1 student device roll-out
Authors: Solly Ben
Published: May 2014

Whether buying, leasing or asking them to bring their own, trying to equip every student with a device is a challenging exercise and making it sustainable is dependent on several critical issues. School leader Ben Solly explains.
Keeping your students active
Authors: Campbell Al
Published: May 2014

New website Sport No Sweat is dedicated to tackling the ‘inactivity’ epidemic among 15 to 18-year-olds and is a useful resource for the classroom. Al Campbell gives us 11 reasons why teens must keep active.
Getting effective media coverage for your school
Authors: Murray Janet
Published: May 2014

Later this month, SecEd will be advising schools on how to get good press coverage. Ahead of the event, journalist Janet Murray offers her advice.
Supporting supply teachers effectively
Authors: West Jo
Published: May 2014

When a supply teacher has to cover one of your classes, what can you do to make their life easier and ensure the least possible disruption to your students' learning. Jo West advises.
Time for TEA – support students’ mental health
Authors: Buchanan Kevin
Published: May 2014

Earlier this year, Newall Green High School in Manchester was recognised in the national Resilience and Results awards because of its work in supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of students and the school community. Kevin Buchanan explains what they do.
Helping them prepare psychologically for exams
Authors: Ikiriko Patricia Orlunwo
Published: May 2014

Successful exam preparation involves developing successful study habits and overcoming those key psychological barriers. Patricia OrlunwoIkiriko offers vital advice to help you prepare your students.
The 7 levels of student impact
Authors: Middlehurst Tom
Published: May 2014

A recent article on student impact – as opposed to student voice or leadership – generated much debate. Its author Tom Middlehurst responds by defining the seven levels of student involvement in school life.
10 steps to a world class education system
Authors: Crossley David
Published: May 2014

Ahead of this year's Whole Education conference , David Crossley draws on the views of national and international education leaders to define how we can build a world class system. He offers 10 key ways forward and a manifesto for change.
When poor behaviour is a cover
Authors: Clarke Jules
Published: May 2014

Students with language and literacy difficulties face huge barriers accessing the curriculum and often use poor behaviour as a strategy to cover up their problems. Speech and language therapist Jules Clarke advises.
The SEN Code of Practice explained
Authors: Friswell Jane
Published: May 2014

The government recently unveiled its proposed new SEN Code of Practice. Jane Friswell outlines the implications for state-maintained schools.
Avoiding the legal pitfalls of performance-related pay
Authors: Lyons Amanda
Published: May 2014

Schools are getting to grips this term with the new system of performance-related pay. Employment lawyer Amanda Lyons looks at common pitfalls that new pay systems must avoid.
Plagiarism pitfalls: Preparing your students
Authors: Ellis Cath , Rowell Gill
Published: May 2014

Plagiarism is a real danger for students progressing to university. Dr Cath Ellis looks at what universities expect from students, while Gill Rowell considers how schools can design course assignments to teach key essay skills and steer students away from plagiarism.
The four tests of good CPD for your school
Authors: Coskeran Sarah
Published: May 2014

Not every CPD resource or event will suit your teachers or your school. Sarah Coskeran explains the four key questions you must ask before committing to any CPD activity.
Tips for project-based learning
Authors: Kramer Earnie
Published: May 2014

Project-based learning has the potential to teach key skills and knowledge in a more engaging and real-world way. Earnie Kramer looks at the pros and cons and offers some advice.
NQT Special: Starting the journey to outstanding
Authors: Lepkowska Dorothy
Published: May 2014

Every NQT aspires to become an outstanding teacher, but where does this journey start and how should you approach the challenge. As part of SecEd's NQT special edition, Dorothy Lepkowska asks some experts for their advice.
Avoiding the pitfalls of tablet leasing and procurement
Authors: Thompson Valerie
Published: May 2014

With many schools moving to one-to-one handheld devices, new leasing and finance schemes are emerging. Valerie Thompson outlines some of the risks – and lists the questions you must ask before signing up.
A case study of a successful Trust School
Authors: Butt Abid
Published: May 2014

While everyone is talking about academies, much less is spoken about Trust Schools, also introduced under the last government. Abid Butt explains why his school – Lyndon School in Solihull – has embraced Trust School status.
Apps and Pi in education
Authors: West Edmund
Published: May 2014

With the advent of the Raspberry Pi and cheap apps for handheld devices, the opportunities for cost-effective ICT projects and lessons are increasing. Edmund West takes a look at Raspberry Pi and three apps which are proving popular.
Delivering a whole education
Authors: Holmwood Chris
Published: May 2014

There are now more than 500 schools in the Whole Education network, all working to deliver a truly rounded education for their students. Chris Holmwood reports from a recent conference.
Advice for teachers using Twitter
Authors: Solly Ben
Published: May 2014

More and more teachers are embracing the CPD opportunities that Twitter presents. Following a previous introductory article for SecEd, school leader Ben Solly offers some more advice on making the most of what Twitter has to offer.
Making Shakespeare relevant for your students
Authors: Tapper Becky
Published: May 2014

The Playing Shakespeare scheme is running once again with a dedicated web resource for teachers. This year it's Romeo and Juliet and English co-ordinator Becky Tapper explains how she uses the resource to discuss the relevance of the play to her students.
Employers in the classroom
Authors: Morris John
Published: May 2014

John Morris explains how he used his 25 years of management development experience, working with companies including Debenhams, Lloyds TSB and the Home Office, to boost the confidence and educational development of disadvantaged children.
Engaging all students in school sport
Authors: Danns Neil
Published: May 2014

Everyone is talking about a London 2012 legacy, but champion skateboarder and student mentor Neil Danns says great work is already taking place in schools. He discusses how we can engage all students in school sports.
Seven in 10 under-18s still experience bullying
Authors: Hackett Liam
Published: May 2014

The annual bullying survey by Ditch the Label has found that high numbers of young people are still experiencing bullying before the age of 18, and that teachers remain high on the list of people who victims turn to for help. Liam Hackett explains.
How to stop hayfever ruining students’ exam chances
Authors: Campbell Al
Published: May 2014

Hayfever can seriously hinder students’ chances of achieving their best during the examination season. Al Campbell offers some survival advice.
App development in the classroom
Authors: Stauch Torsten
Published: May 2014

With the new computing curriculum prioritising programming skills, Torsten Stauch argues that app development projects can help schools to inject creativity into the new programmes of study.
Five lessons for giving effective student feedback
Authors: Thornton Stephanie
Published: May 2014

The role of high-quality feedback is widely acknowledged in improving students’ learning and outcomes. Drawing on a range of research, Dr Stephanie Thornton discusses the five key lessons to delivering feedback effectively.
Five lessons from Washington for closing the achievement gap
Authors: Watson James
Published: May 2014

A visit to Washington DC to discover how schools there are closing the achievement gap yielded fascinating results for 12 UK middle leaders. James Watson discusses the five significant lessons he has learnt.
Teachers’ use of language to close the attainment gap
Authors: Benziane Amy
Published: May 2014

One of the biggest barriers to achievement is a lack of language skills. Amy Benziane looks at how we can close the achievement gap by encouraging language development - including the role that teachers’ own use of language has to play.
A vocational revolution
Authors: Plumpton Lindsay
Published: May 2014

From September, tough new rules will limit the number of vocational qualifications which will qualify for inclusion in school league tables. Lindsay Plumpton looks at the fall-out of this move and new qualifications that are being developed as a result.
Have you discovered your music education hub?
Authors: Burke Mark
Published: May 2014

The national network of music education hubs has been up and running since September. Mark Burke explains what they have to offer secondary schools.
Achieving positive accountability in our schools
Authors: Andrew-Power Kirstie
Published: May 2014

With so much discussion around the negative impact of inspection, deputy head Rosanna Raimato and SSAT's Kirstie Andrew-Power discuss what positive accountability could look like.