There is nothing quite like that feeling of finally closing the door on your classroom on that last July day and having the [hopefully] six school-free weeks of the SUMMER BREAK ahead of you!

It seems like a lifetime, but – family and parental commitmen…

Lorraine Smith - August 2022

We are used to receiving the advice, "Get some rest," and if you're anything like me, you'll respond by having a sit down, a nap on the sofa, or even get an early night ... or NOT ... not until you absolutely have to ...

Bu…

Lorraine Smith - July 2022

An overwhelming number of teachers in the UK have suffered either physically or mentally because of their jobs, a study has suggested.

The research, commissioned by the charity Education Support Partnership, indicated 75% of t…

Mental Health Week and SATS - Ironic Coincidence?

Having worked in both Primary and Secondary schools for over 20 years I have experienced SATS at KS1, KS2 and -who can forget - the KS3 SATS that really added that special something to teaching Year 9!  (…

An overwhelming number of teachers in the UK have suffered either physically or mentally because of their jobs, a study has suggested.

The research, commissioned by the charity Education Support Partnership, indicated 75% of teaching staff in schools and…