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Steve Eddison
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‘Pupils have been robbed of once-in-a-lifetime events’
For pupils moving to secondary, some experiences in their final term in primary are irreplaceable, says Steve Eddison
27 June 2020
Primary teachers are veterans of the war on germs
It is a well-known fact that there are more infectious microbes on one square centimetre of classroom surface than there are stars in the universe
11 April 2020
Let’s tell pupils: victims of hatred look just like you
In a world that seeks blunt, populist solutions to complex problems, teaching children to challenge hate and prejudice is vital, says Steve Eddison 
6 March 2020
The art of receiving primary pupils’ Christmas gifts
What does it do for pupils’ self-esteem, Steve Eddison asks, if their parents aren’t interested in their handmade gifts?
20 December 2019
The time I accidentally locked Jacey in my classroom
Steve Eddison decided it was best to confess to Jacey’s mum – but the conversation took an unexpected twist
22 November 2019
A moaning of teachers says Spag can be fun
Asking pupils to write the word ‘pride’ next to a group of lions is a recipe for boredom. Steve Eddison offers an alternative
25 October 2019