Every month I’m lucky enough to have an education column in the Guardian. The space is less than 700 words long, and it’s read by non-educationalists and parents as much as it’s ready by policymakers and teachers. Sometimes I manage to get my point across well. Sometimes I don’t. This year, here is what each …
13 Teacher Gift Ideas That Are Cheap, Useful & Unusual 2018
Got to buy a teacher gift? Whether it’s a secret santa, a family member, or your own kids’ teacher – here are some ideas!
What to wear for a TV interview
If you get called up for a TV interview – what should you wear? Here’s what I’ve learned…
The Gift of Mr McGee
It was never just about words with Mr McGee. Like all good English teachers, he made it about life.
A Christmas Carol: The Exam
I entered a contest to rewrite A Christmas Carol. What fell out of my head has an inconvenient message and it made me cry. But I love it anyway. Merry Christmas
My Year In Books 2017: What I Finished (& Didn't), and Liked (& Didn't)
The books I read this year, and what I learned. And the books I didn’t finish this year (so you can avoid them too).
Journalists don't need to self-flagellate about Corbyn, but they should about Grenfell
A reporter’s job is Catchphrase: say what you see. But you’ve got to be looking at the right things to know if Mr Chips is drowning, not waving.
On why I disagree with universal free lunches and scrapping university fees
If my tweets about free primary school meals and uni tuition have annoyed you, maybe read this…
What to do when you feel out of your league – #WomenEd #IWD17
A week ago I gave my first ever talk at a WomenEd conference. I’ve written before about not particularly enjoying doing things “as a woman“. So the talk was less focused on gender, and more on the unifying fact that we all feel out of our depth sometimes – especially in work situations. Feeling out of my league …
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Think Like An Education Secretary 2016
What books has the education secretary been reading this year? It’s my annual festive guess!
