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Delight(ful) Experience
Delight is a leading arts education charity. Our vision is for children who experience disadvantage to have an equitable opportunity to thrive during their school years and beyond. We work in long-term partnership with state primary schools and arts partners to immerse children in visual art, dance, drama, and creative writing. Delight’s high-quality and inclusive arts-based learning programmes help children from disadvantaged backgrounds build strong foundations for a brighter future, achieving consistently strong outcomes.
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What Teaching & Olympic Training Have in Common
Teaching shapes the next generation. Athletics shows what happens when structure and discipline align with purpose. Teachers who bring athlete-style discipline into their work not only improve their own effectiveness, they also model resilience for students.
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School Security In The UK Moves Beyond Perimeter Fences
Educational institutes in the UK are stepping up their security systems, with headteachers seeking extra levels of security to give pupils, staff, parents and guardians peace of mind when on the premises.
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Moving Beyond Rote Learning to Real – World Application
For too long, education has been treated as a memory game. Students memorise, repeat, and then promptly forget once the test papers are collected. But, the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework flips that script entirely. Instead of prioritising recall, it encourages understanding — the kind that lasts long after a student has left the classroom. Via […]
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The Reading Doctor Wins Tuition Franchise of the Year at the 2025 National Tutoring Awards
The Reading Doctor, a leading teaching franchise, has won Tuition Franchise of the Year 2025. Discover how teachers can join this award-winning tutoring network.
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A Guide To Teaching Children With Speech Difficulties
Teaching children with speech difficulties requires a blend of patience, sensitivity, and specific techniques that foster developing confidence and creating safe, nurturing learning environments. This blog explores ways teachers can help the students in their class who have speech difficulties.
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A Day In The Life Of An EDClass Teacher
When you imagine a teacher’s day, you might picture a bustling classroom, a whiteboard full of notes, and a line of students waiting for help with homework. But at EDClass, the classroom looks a little different, and so does the role of the teacher.
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New Survey by YouGov reveals a crisis in creative learning
A new survey conducted by YouGov has revealed an alarming decline in children’s basic fine motor skills, with more than three-quarters of UK primary school teachers reporting deterioration over the past five years. The research, commissioned by specialist after-school art education provider art-K, highlights a growing crisis in creative education that experts warn could have […]
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Thinking of leaving the classroom, but not education?
A Day in the Life of an EDClass Teacher: Education, But Not As You Know ItThinking of leaving the traditional classroom, but not education? Discover a whole new way to teach, connect, and inspire at EDClass. 8:30am: The Day Begins – Logging in with PurposeThe school bell might be silent, but the sense of purpose […]
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Work With The Children’s Literacy Charity
The Children’s Literacy Charity is a small organisation making a big difference—working to close the literacy gap and expand opportunities for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our highly trained tutors provide targeted support to help children catch up and thrive. We believe that early intervention in literacy not only boosts confidence and achievement but has a […]
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Gen Z & Teaching
The Profession Needs To Change To Attract Tomorrow’s Teachers A recent report by Public First and Teach First proves that Gen Z is a generation that doesn’t believe in the maximum if you can’t do teach. They respect the profession! The research suggests that they acknowledge that teaching is a honourable, selfless profession that offers […]
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Top Eco-Friendly Classroom Ideas
How can teachers can use their passion for environmental issues within their working life. Teachers can make their classrooms more eco-friendly, and we have enjoyed researching this topic and finding solutions from the small changes to the large inspiring stories.
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Climate Change Education – It Starts In Class
Research from Oxfam and YouGov shows that while 69% of teachers feel it should be taught more, 75% feel they haven’t received adequate training to do so.
There is a role for trusted adults to play in children’s understanding of, and resilience to, climate change.
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How To Support Your Student’s Mental Health
In today’s fast-paced world, the mental health of students has become an increasingly important concern for educators. As teachers, you play a pivotal role in shaping not only the academic success of your students but also their overall wellbeing. Conor is here to ‘Spark’ this conversation:
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Result Day Coping Strategy For Teachers
Some teachers feel that they need to be present at school to support students when they receive their results and for some of you in specific roles your physical presence is required. It can however be an emotionally draining experience and there are many teachers who choose to monitor from a distance or perhaps not engage at all.
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Benefits Of Supply Teaching
Supply teaching can be both a pragmatic and rewarding way to utilise your training in a way that works for you. It can allow you to broaden your educational palate, meet new teams, work in different environments and develop your pedagogy.
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Flexible Working In Schools & Other Industries
What does flexible working look like in schools? What are the benefits of adopting a more flexible approach? Do other sectors really have it better and is it always the best option? This blog explores these questions and more.
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Exploring The Role Of A Special Educational Needs Tutor
Are you searching for a career path that offers more than just a job? Do you aspire to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others while aligning with your values and aspirations? If so, then consider embarking on a transformative journey as a Special Educational Needs (SEN) tutor at Targeted Provision.
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School Redundancies – Why Does It Happen & What Are Your Rights?
The educational landscape can be tumultuous. Many schools reorganise, restructure and merge as Multi Academy Trusts, a big shift in focus towards STEM subjects and the reduction in contact time experienced by creative subjects has left them overstaffed and underfunded. Such disruption has inevitably led to some staff redundancies.
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A Teachers Guide To Social Media Checks
What are the different types social media screening?
Why are more companies carrying out social media checks on candidates?
Why it pays to be aware of this growing aspect of recruitment.
This blog delves into the answers to help teachers become more aware of social media screening.
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Back-To-School Transition Tips For Teachers
Returning to school after the holidays is an exciting opportunity for teachers to inspire and empower their students. By reflecting on past experiences, planning strategically, and prioritising effective communication, you can set the stage for a successful and enriching academic year.
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How Using Other Career Pathways Can Enrich Your Teaching
As we move into the ‘future of work’ with increasingly non-linear careers, upskilling and reinvention will become necessities. You must not get left behind whilst your counterparts in other fields work for organisations with cultures that actively encourage new ideas and capabilities.
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Deputy Head To Programme Lead At The Difference
As a mainstream Head of Geography, I loved the craft of communicating ideas, designing the curriculum and creating learning. After 7 years I began to take a greater interest in the students who struggled to succeed.
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The Many Things I Wish I Knew Before I Left Teaching
When I was looking to leave my role in teaching, I felt pretty much out on my own, muddling through a professional landscape that was incredibly intimidating and alien to me. Read Joel’s journey from teaching to Head of Complaints & Member Liaison at British Medical Association.