There has been some debate now over whether the school day should be longer to closer reflect the average working day of 9 to 5. The argument for the idea is that it allows children to cover more of the curriculum throughout the day negating the need for homework after the school day has finished. It also means that terms could actually be shorter and holidays more evenly spread too. The problem with introducing this is that for young children it could be too much as they simply don’t have the attention span to be able to work for that... Read More »

Teachers not only have to be able to plan lessons to carry out in a classroom environment but also need to be able to plan field trips to places of interest that will assist their learning. When choosing where to take children on a trip you not only need to evaluate the educational benefits that the students will gain from the experience but also the safety aspect. Teachers will be required to scope out all elements of the trip and make an assessment on the risks involved and if they are reasonable to allow the trip to go ahead. There... Read More »

This summer around 45,000 exam grades were changed due to the examining body being challenged by the school. The alarming fact being that this is up by 15% from the previous year (50% more than in 2011). The number of results that were challenged in total was also up, by 48%. These worrying statistics are adding to the general lack of confidence that there now is in the current examination system. The examining watchdog Ofqual had received many complaints regarding the poor quality of marking that resulted in such a high amount of grades being changed this year and are... Read More »

With the recent changes to progression pay for teachers, there is concern out there that not many teachers will receive their pay rise based on performance. Pay is now directly linked to appraisal outcomes that are carried out by the head teachers etc. It may be that schools try to put higher hurdles in place for pay progression or even try to limit it on funding basis. Government guidelines on pay appeals now state that if heads believe teachers have not met the standards to progress, they should allow them to attend the governors’ decision meeting. All teachers have the... Read More »

The dream of every aspiring teacher is to find the perfect classroom setting and to offer knowledge to children or youth. If you are searching for your dream job, then contacting a teaching agency can help. This opens the door to new opportunities in various locations while allowing you to connect to your dream classroom. Understanding the qualities of this agency allows you to tap into the perfect classroom setting. A teaching agency is designed to help you take the next steps with your career. They work as a mediator between schools and teachers looking for a job. Typically, they... Read More »