All School articles
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OpinionWe need the compassion of Jesus to approach the topic of gender-neutral toilets in schools
As six schools in Scotland have been ordered to provide single-sex facilities, Michelle Tant considers how girls going through puberty might be otherwise affected.
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OpinionA word to Christian teachers - pupils behave better when they like your clothes!
Schools have now gone back for the Spring Term after the Christmas holidays, and Rachel Allcock says ‘Teacher or not, I feel delighted by the compliments I get when I wear nice clothes.’
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ArticleMaking God an intrinsic part of every lesson
Lorraine Trevett spoke to Alex Noel about how her late husband started The King’s School, and the faithfulness of all those involved despite the many challenges
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ArticleA good teacher sees the role as a vocation, not just a job
Louisa Mulvaney shares how she discovered her calling as an art teacher and why she is committed to getting the best out of her students
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ArticleWhy do women perform better at school, but men are ahead in the workplace?
CEO of the Association of Christian Teachers, Lizzie Harewood, explains why she believes this is happening and what the Church should be doing in response
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ArticleChurch life should be about learning
Veronica Zundel believes the Montessori method provides a good example of education for adults as well as children
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OpinionWhat do the new rules around sex education mean for your child?
Lizzie Harewood, CEO of the Association of Christian Teachers, explains the recent Government proposals on the teaching of RSHE to primary school pupils.
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OpinionHybrid schools are expected to dramatically improve school attendance – what does this mean for Christians?
Since Covid, persistent absenteeism from school has increased. To tackle this problem a new form of school has been introduced, but at £4,000 a term, Lucy Rycroft wonders how accessible it really is.
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OpinionChildren are being taught about oral sex and choking in sex education classes, I truly believe the Church could do a better job
Last week the Prime Minister launched an investigation after reports that school children were being given graphic and violent sex education lessons. Here, Lauren Windle argues that the Church should step up to teach on intimacy.
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OpinionTeenage girls in Colombia have been rushed to hospital after playing with Ouija boards – here’s why it is so dangerous
A group of school children reportedly suffered signs of fainting, anxiety and other symptoms at the Galeras Educational Institution in Galeras following a séance session, believed by some to be a way for the living to communicate with the dead.
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OpinionThere are many roads to success, and all involve failure, so if your A-level results weren’t what you hoped – don’t worry
It’s A-level results day and hordes of young people and their parents will be anxiously awaiting their marks. Here writer Lauren Windle explains that she didn’t get the grades the hoped for - but that’s actually more than ok.
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OpinionFive ways to support your child through their exams, from a mum who’s been there
As GCSE, A level and general end-of-year exam season is nearly upon us, Claire Musters shares some practical ways to be there for the young people in your household who are sitting exams this term
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ArticleIs there still a place for Christian Unions in schools?
Christian Unions are seen by some as legalistic, boring and irrelevant but CU leaders Chaplain Rev Alice Monaghan and English teacher Violet Taylor argue passionately that they need to continue
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OpinionMeeting Michelle Obama
If you’ve ever faced challenges in your life then you will know that they either weaken you or make your stronger. For Karen Bryson her difficulties and disappointments have made her determined to give young people the best start in life. This autumn she is setting up a new Christian school, after having spent years running a tutoring service to provide extra support for children from all walks of life and financial situations.
