Initial teacher education

Discover ten practical strategies for effective behaviour management in primary classrooms, from establishing clear rules to engaging parents and using restorative practices.

Discover effective strategies to create a positive classroom environment by mastering school rules, using rewards and sanctions wisely and securing student 'buy-in' for a cooperative and respectful atmosphere.

'Learning Spy' David Didau – trainer, consultant, writer and former English teacher – suggests how you can make your lesson planning guilt-free, efficient and high impact.

Andy Sammons is Head of English and author of 'The Compassionate Teacher'. Here he shares his reflections on his first year as a teacher, and offers some advice for new teachers on the road to unconscious competence!

Teacher and author Andy Sammons believes there’s a fundamental difference between marking and feedback, and argues that if you get feedback right, less is genuinely more.

Lorna Smith, Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Bristol, shares her advice for how to develop a more reflective approach during your training year.