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How do you deal with colleagues’ mistakes?
When colleagues slip up, the way that you deal with it speaks volumes about your leadership style and school culture. Grainne Hallahan considers the best ways to manage staff members’ errors, big or small
ÌÇÐÄVlog Quiz: 30 April 2021
Pit your wits against ÌÇÐÄVlog’ weekly general knowledge quiz
Pupils’ simply ‘having a device’ just won’t cut it
Greater use of technology in schools is inevitable but how can teachers ensure that all students have equipment that is up to the task?
10 questions with... Charlie Higson
We spoke to the actor and writer about his favourite teacher, his memories of eating frogs’ legs and snails during a French exchange, and find out whether anyone from his school days inspired characters in the Fast Show
How bad for your mental health is teaching?
The profession is often perceived as a stressful one with a heavy workload that impacts staff wellbeing. Now, new research – published first in ÌÇÐÄVlog – gives detailed insights into the general levels of happiness and self-worth among those who work in education. Zofia Niemtus reports
What’s the best digital device for home learning?
Ensuring equality of technology provision isn’t just about whether a child has a digital device and access to the internet – it’s also about whether they have the right kind of device for their age group and for the task their teacher has set, finds Chris Parr