The 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
The 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
The Staffroom - opinion

How we’re putting research at the heart of staff training and development

Our approach is not only improving teachers’ professional curiosity but growing the evidence base for what works in our...

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Catherine Gray
The Staffroom - opinion

We have to practise what we preach about sustainability

Influencing young people to make greener choices is as much about show as it is about tell

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Emma Harvey
The Staffroom - opinion

Why faith is a cornerstone of effective EDI work

Tensions between sets of beliefs can arise, but faith is still the best through which to see our way...

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Claudette Douglas
The Staffroom - opinion

Using immersive technologies in training for specialist roles

Our pioneering project has shown how immersive tech can support assessment and workplace learning

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Rebecca Weeks
The Staffroom - opinion

The Staffroom. Feel the fear and gather student feedback anyway

It’s natural to have mixed feelings about student feedback on our practice, but it can be done in a...

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Thomas Rea
The Staffroom - opinion

A more sustained approach to sustainability through CPD

Embedding sustainability into teacher development is key to our success in creating a college-wide culture or ecological stewardship

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Charlie Simmans
The Staffroom - opinion

Managing difficult conversations around LGBT+ issues

Marking the end of LGBT+ history month with a look at three challenging questions students ask and how to...

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Faisal Arif