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10 Best Online Courses for Teachers
Teaching is a rewarding profession that shapes futures, but the education field is evolving rapidly. To stay effective, teachers must continually update their knowledge and
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Managing Difficult Conversations in School
Schools are meant to be happy and supportive places where everyone is welcome and relationships are fostered to be positive and productive. Realistically, this doesn’t
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How can safeguarding training help in your role?
In the education sector, particularly as educators, we are responsible for creating safe, nurturing environments where our pupils can learn, grow and thrive. The most
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Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Study Functional Skills
Essential Skills for Success Functional skills in Maths and English are vital for academic and professional success in the UK. Maths functional skills involve practical
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Why is Continuing Professional Development Important for Teachers?
What is continuous professional development? Continuous professional development, or CPD for short, is all about ongoing training, professional learning and upskilling for those in the
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Supporting Gender Questioning Children in Schools – 2023 UK Guidance Breakdown
What Schools Need to Know: New Gender Guidance Gender identity in schools has become an increasingly important topic in recent years. With growing awareness and