Teach Secondary • 2nd April 2026

The Art Files: Sublime Landscapes

The sublime is central to our understanding of landscape art. Students’ engagement with this topic will allow them to consider landscapes in philosophical or religious
terms, and thus create projects that link beauty to the very human connections we all make when somewhere sublime.

Teach Secondary • 8th November 2024

Different for Girls?

We frequently don’t understand how autism impacts upon the daily lives of 50% of those affected by it. That’s because autism in girls and boys looks different.

Teachwire • 15th August 2024

Experiential learning – Boost learning with active participation

You can’t learn to ride a bike via a worksheet – sometimes you just need to get on and peddle. Here’s why experiential learning should be central to your offering in school, not just an optional add-on…

Teach Secondary • 26th April 2024

Can AI do artistry?

What role could AI play in art education?

Teach Secondary • 1st April 2024

Languages

Since the studying of languages at GCSE became optional in 2004 entries have seen a steady decline. Here is the research that shows that MLF should be a compelling choice.

My Shrewsbury • 19th February 2024

Artist Profile - Hannah Chumbley

Looking at Hannah Chumbley's work is like walking through Shropshire at its most abundant.

My Shrewsbury • 1st December 2023

Artist Profile Rosie Taylor

Long before I worked with illustration I worked with textiles and so the chance to talk to contemporary artist Rosie Taylor was something I have wanted to do for a long time.

Teachwire • 1st November 2023

Adaptive teaching – What it looks like & why it's important

While many of us are familiar with differentiation, adaptive teaching seeks to go further and iron out some of differentiation’s unintended consequences.

Teachwire • 22nd September 2023

The problem with boys – Why are our male students struggling in so many areas?

Catlin Moran’s new book, What about Men? has had, shall we say, mixed reviews. Some adore it while others have derided it, but one thing I think holds true is that men (or in the case of secondary education, boys) need and deserve more of our attention.

Juno Magazine • 1st August 2023

Creativity for Wellbeing

Why the arts are the new lifestyle supplement.

Teachwire • 18th July 2023

STEAM – How successful have we been in mixing STEM and the arts?

Education is known for its plethora of acronyms and rapid turnover of ideas and initiatives.

Teachwire • 21st February 2023

Activities to teach kindness – 6 ideas

If pupils feel wanted and safe then they are more likely to achieve, so try these activities to teach kindness to help children thrive in your classroom.

Teach Secondary • 4th August 2022

A Welcome Far From Home

Planning around the needs of students from refugee families can be hard – but as Hannah Day explains, there are certain things teachers can do that will always prove helpful...

Teach Secondary • 7th July 2022

Playground Porn

Hannah Day examines the phenomenon of ‘playground porn’ – the sharing of sexual content via smartphones on school property – and what staff can do to prevent it...

Teachwire • 21st June 2022

Problem-solving skills – six ways to teach them to your class

If we want pupils to be able to really dissect a problem, then they need to think in nonlinear ways.

Teach Secondary • 1st April 2022

Masterful Motivation

A guide to getting the best out of students with some simple approaches to motivation.

Teach Secondary • 4th November 2021

Cultural Capital

If you want to ensure a rich future for your students, make sure they possess cultural capital.

Tes Magazine • 5th September 2019

‘Dear PM... Don’t forget the creative subjects’

Dear prime minister,

Welcome to No 10. I know you have so much to think about, Brexit, trade deals and a possible general election, but please remember that there is much more to your job than that.

Teach Secondary • 17th August 2018

"Oh Miss, i'll always be a virgin!"

Teachers are uniquely placed to support their students as they negotiate adolescence but where should they draw the line?

Tes Magazine • 31st August 2016

‘The economic argument for arts education has failed - we need a new approach’

With creative subjects being missed off the English Baccalaureate’s five pillars, a decrease in numbers taking art and design GCSEs and the subsequent knock on to A-level numbers, many in the world of art education have highlighted what a loss this is.