Staffroom - Opinion

The Staffroom: Don’t let a summer of anger turn into a winter of discontent

It’s hard not to see the riots as a direct result of low investment in our sector - and...

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Josh Spears
Staffroom - Opinion

The Staffroom: As the holidays approach, beware of The Slump

It's an all-too-common experience for teachers as a break begins - but here are some ways to manage it...

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David Murray
Staffroom - Opinion

Why every FE teacher should embrace being a mentor

Cultivating the next generation of talent is a shared responsibility and mutually beneficial - and the workload issue is...

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Tyler Jackson
Staffroom - Opinion

Co-curating the curriculum with GCSE English re-sit students

Offering my students choices over the texts and themes we focused on motivated them so well I’m taking the...

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Matthew Ruddle
Election 2024, Staffroom - Opinion

The election is a chance to empower our learners to improve their lives

Colleges have a vital role in encouraging political engagement among their learners. Here’s how we’re doing that while remaining...

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Shakira Martin
Staffroom - Opinion

The election will bring change – but will it bring respect?

Whoever wins the contest, the new administration and its Department for Education must get to know our sector and...

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Kirsty Haughton
Staffroom - Opinion

AI should stand Assessment Intelligence – but we need to adapt

Developing assessments that reflect what’s already happening in our industries is the challenge of the next decade

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Dan Phillips
Staffroom - Opinion

What I’ve learned about getting student voice right

Gail Pringle shares her top tips to ensure student voice activity engages the whole college community and leaves a...

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Gail Pringle
Staffroom - Opinion

Why every teacher needs a hinterland – and everyone benefits from it

Teachers’ interests outside the classroom are important nourishment for their wellbeing and a source of inspiration for their learners

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David Murray