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Children, right from a young age are becoming quite unmanageable and rowdy, dysfunctional and rowdy with teachers as well as others. Students suffer from a number of severe emotional and behavioral problems right from the early years, and schools need to keep this in mind while teaching and educating them.

The article discusses the risks that are involved with humor in the classroom, with teachers attempting to be funny. However, some amount of humor is always welcome in the classroom as it can engage pupils as well as enhance learning, but the teacher should know how much is good.

The article assesses health and safety guidelines issued by schools in Britain and the controversies surrounding them. Parents are requested to carefully read the instructions sent out by schools before passing judgments or going public with their comments.

The trauma that children experience after fleeing from a war-torn country is discussed. The role of teachers in relieving this problem and assisting them to adjust to primary school life is repeated.

The innovative competition 'Bike It' initiated by a transport charity Sustrans is receiving an encouraging response from schools. The project provides the required exercise as well as inculcates a street sense in children.

An increasing number of students in England are opting to receive their results online in 2007, but several schools believe teachers play an important role when it comes to the actual day and are holding a mock results day to prepare pupils for the real event.

Winners of a U.K.-wide competition, which required pupils to create practical solutions to environmental problems, went on an Arctic expedition to study the impact of global warming. The experiences of the students are described.

The transfer from a primary to a secondary school can be scary, and rather intimidating, for both parents and children. A discussion on how U.K. institutions are helping children make the leap to 'big' school.

Unsavory incidents involving schools make them the targets of constant media attention, resulting in negative publicity for them. But school heads should be firm in handling the pressure of undesired attention, and send clear signals about positive changes by taking steps to avoid further such incidents.

The extent of workplace bullying in U.K. schools is difficult to measure as many victims do not report it, and is hence becoming dangerously prevalent. It is hence necessary for schools to create and publicize a specific policy for preventing and reporting bullying in confidence.

Traditional parents' evenings can be rather chaotic affairs, with parents squabbling among themselves, and inquisitive neighbors listening in to private parent-teacher conversations. Many schools across the U.K. are replacing parents' evenings with review days, where personalized and effective appointments offer more time and privacy to discuss individual students' progress.

Details are presented of the makeover of Britain's two worst-dressed teachers. Each received 500 pounds sterling to spend on clothes, accessories and hair styling that completely transformed their look.

The article highlights the prevalence of sexual relationships between students and teachers in the U.K. and the opinions of the experts on laws related to them.

Around half a million children have parents in prison and each year 150,000 children see a parent go to prison. Teachers need to be able to pick up the signs when a child has a parent in prison so they can help them, as they are usually ashamed, angry and confused.

The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) has made several proposals stressing on a more flexible framework for teaching the national curriculum. Details of the altered timetables and teaching approaches implemented by several schools are discussed.

Nurture groups in schools, based on the theory that the learning process centers on attachment and trust, help vulnerable 'problem pupils' build self-esteem in a family-like environment. The warm and loving atmosphere provided by the teachers in the nurture groups through discussion, eye contact, reassurance and practical activities enable children's successful reintegration with emotional, behavioral or social difficulties into mainstream education.

The article discusses the goals and benefits of the Cognitive Acceleration through Maths Education (Came) program, started in about 200 schools in the U.K.

Teachers are increasingly using blogs to express their views and share experiences with other teachers, and even as an important resource tool. However, teachers must remember that while interacting in cyberspace can help them vent their frustrations in a creative way, careless comments posted on blogs can cost them their jobs.

Sussex University realized the impact a teacher's voice can have on learning and hence initiated voice coaching techniques to trainee and qualified teachers for countering monotonous lessons and dangers of work-related voice damage. The Royal Shakespeare Company, too, believes voice coaching is an important technique for teachers and conducts workshops to make them more aware of how to use the voice as an effective communication tool.

The education sector is hitting back after realising that 1.4 million working days are lost each year due to work-related illness. The Health and Safety Executive has now introduced Management Standards for Work-Related Stress to provide a framework to help employers identify issues at source, gauge performance and then agree realistic ways to implement improvements.

Many children lose out on the benefits of school trips due to regulations intended to protect pupils from risk. In 2005, only 1300 pupils went on school ski trips, down from 550,000 who went in 1980, and the reasons for the decline range from expense to government policy.

A former geology teacher recounts his personal experience of a terrible accident that took place with a train that he and his family were traveling in when a van crossed the level crossing suddenly resulting in the death of nine people, out of which four were students. The incident led to the author and a bereavement counselor frame a trauma and bereavement policy for the school.

Schools across England that normally used to conduct fundraising supporting various charities could soon find themselves collecting money for supporting the extracurricular activities of their own schools. The main reason for the same is that government funding under the coalition government is expected to be reduced for such activities by schools.

The rise in the rates of sexually transmitted diseases as well as teenage pregnancies is making the need to make sex education in schools more explicit, if it is to be effective; however, the same is quite embarrassing for teachers. The need for sex lessons to move beyond the biological focus and into the present day is highlighted.

A principal of a school in Unites States recounts his personal tragic experience of having his hand elbow down being bit off by a shark. However, the amazing thing is that he bears no negative feelings or hatred for sharks and encourages people that the ocean is a beautiful place and should not be feared.

The article discusses the experiences as well as challenges faced by those primary heads that take the decision to lead a secondary school. The shock and incredulity of the experience are highlighted.

The article discusses the key aspects and features of a new and innovative scheme called the creativity accelerator to offer students real-life challenges, professional mentoring and commercial exposure thereby encouraging creativity. The way in which the accelerator works and procedure followed are highlighted.

The article discusses how growing pressure on school head to ensure that their students perform well is putting extra pressure on them and teachers, which may not be very fruitful or beneficial in the long run. The focus on a target-driven education has put additional burden on school heads and has led to a greater number of heads with a lot of experience resigning.

The article discusses the aims and objectives behind the setting up of the Sinnon Fellowship, a government funded fellowship to support school staff that are passionate about social action. The fellowship provides teachers the opportunity to work on community activities by providing their schools with money to pay for them.

Colin Firth, the renowned actor describes his personal experiences with school and his best teacher who had a strong influence in his life and career. Christopher Pines and Angela Kirby were his favorite teachers

A teacher, who was an alcoholic recounts his experiences with alcoholism and how he managed to get out of it. He is now writing children's books in his spare time and working at helping others with a similar problem.

A large proportion of Members of Parliament in the U.K.'s coalition Government were educated at private schools, suggesting that the independent sector endows young students with the qualities needed to attain success in their chosen field. The article examines the opportunities offered by private schools and compares them with the culture in state schools.

The author reports that, despite five revisions to its framework, Ofsted's assessment of the 'safeguarding' requirement is endangering schools' ranking. Headteachers across the U.K. complain that Ofsted inspectors downgrade schools based on non-compliance with relatively minor safeguarding issues.

The UK Ministry of Defense (MoD) is encouraging more and more ex-services personnel to take up the teaching profession. Some of the experiences of ex-armed forces personnel who are doing extremely well in the teaching profession are highlighted.

The article discusses the key aspects and features of the various efforts being undertaken by Sleep Scotland, the charity in Scotland which is raising awareness about the crucial role that sleep place and the dire consequences that its absence can cause. Teachers and parents are also being made aware of the lack of sleep that a large number of children in Scotland are getting and how the situation can be improved for positive outcomes.

The key aspects and features of the 'Take One Picture' exhibition organized by the National Gallery, London are discussed. Students choose a picture from the gallery, and then use it as a stimulus for creating their own work, which then forms the basis of the exhibition.

The article discusses whether children and students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) should be given the drug Ritalin or not, keeping in mind the side-effects of the drug such as insomnia, headaches, lethargy and digestive problems. More and more doctors across the U.K. are prescribing such drugs as a quick-fix, however, several experiences have shown that students taking such drugs start behaving like zombies, and so some ways to address ADHD in class are highlighted.

The article discusses the advantages and challenges posed for teachers wishing to teach in the Middle East and abroad, mainly due to numerous cultural differences. The key aspects that need to be kept in mind by those wishing to teach in the Middle East and prepare themselves are highlighted.

The article discusses the changing trend of schools in England opting to rebuild rather than repair old school buildings that are rich in history. Some of the different schools in England that are being razed in favor of new buildings with new classrooms and more practical designs are highlighted.

Pat Cash, a famous tennis star talks about his school days and his success. The Wimbledon men's singles champion was shown to hate school till the age of sixteen, when his English teacher motivated him to do what he liked and made him highly optimistic.

Manny Amadi, governor of the Charter School, a south London Comprehensive speaks about the philosophy and objectives of the Charter School. Amadi also elaborates on the factors that have led to the success of the school.

The article discusses the increasing focus being given to science teachers in the UK to take up continuing professional development (CPD) programs. The need to provide teachers with greater access to the best quality of courses to improve their knowledge and skills to improve teaching are highlighted.

The article discusses the increasing prevalence of the 'impostor syndrome' among the teaching profession in the United Kingdom. The syndrome implies that teacher's feel that they are not good enough, not performing to the best of their ability, even while they are doing so, and that they will be exposed as frauds.

Results of a survey have revealed that the teaching profession is the second most trusted profession after doctors, and so the virtuous reputation should not be tarnished. Several cases of teachers that were earlier prostitutes are highlighted, thereby stressing the need for teachers to follow a legal and acceptable form of behavior as they are role models for students.

The article discusses the challenges that a large number of teachers with autism face in the United Kingdom and how they cope with them. Some of the unique qualities that such teachers like Neil Murphy bring to the teaching profession, despite suffering from the autism disability are highlighted.

The article discusses the various factors that are leading many business and corporate people to give up their careers and turn to teaching as a profession. The move is an attempt on the part of such executives and managers to give something back to society.

U.K. schools' insistence on a dress code for teachers is facing opposition from teachers who assert that smart dressing does not improve students' attainment. However, an increasing number of schools are emphasizing a dress code and the Conservative Party has linked teachers' appearance with their 'professional standing'.

The article discusses the growing popularity of the new Montessori movement in the United Kingdom, which is also gathering momentum worldwide. The kinds of career opportunities that are available in the Montessori school sector are also highlighted.

The article discusses the benefits being offered by the new Big School Makeover project set up and run by the British Council for School Environments (BCSE), to help transform schools without spending any money. The BCSE helps provide support and guidance to schools to spruce up their environment as can be seen from the example of Plymouth Grove Primary School.

About 135,000 U.K. students attend alternative educational provisions annually, many of them with special needs or getting a last chance to acquire an education. The article discusses the challenges of recruiting teachers to work in institutions such as pupil referral units (PRUs) or a school for pupils with severe and complex social, emotional and behavioral difficulties (SEBD).