Last week students debated whether they should be exempt from uniform rules if the policies conflicted with their beliefs. The debate was inspired by a recent news story about a Rastafarian boy being sent home for having dreadlocks. The issue proved to be a pertinent one, with another news story appearing in the week aboutContinue reading “Balancing order and sensitivity: where to make exceptions with school uniform”
Tag Archives: secondary
Dispelling your students’ and your own pre-conceived ideas
This blog is written in memory of the great Hans Rosling, who taught us to base our knowledge of the world on reliable evidence rather than our own narrow views. Ever, an optimist, he helped millions to acknowledge that the world is becoming a better place
Dealing with controversial issues in the classroom
This week we discuss how teachers can moderate discussions about sensitive and personal topics to enable students to open up
5 tried-and-tested ways to get girls to speak out in class
This week’s blog focuses on empowering young women in the classroom
Three top tips to help your students learn to take an objective approach
Here are three quick classroom activities that can be done to help young people become more objective
More than replacing sports equipment; making student councils more effective
This week, I look at practical tips for making the most of student councils
To buy Blue Bolt or not to buy Blue Bolt
Practical activities to help students understand trade-offs in adult life
The VotesforSchools approach to SMSC
An introduction to the VotesforSchools approach
