Articles by Andy McHugh

“Reduce teacher workload!” can be heard up and down the country, in staffrooms and online.

Knowing how to improve literacy is crucial if we are to improve the life chances

In all my years of teaching, I’ve rarely come across students who were naturally ‘good’ at

Last time you were observed teaching a lesson, did your observer focus on ‘measuring progress’

Does the thought of answering questions at teaching interviews fill you with dread? For many,

Last time you were observed teaching a lesson, did your observer focus on ‘measuring progress’

I’ve spent far too much time marking work. So have you. All teachers should reduce

Watching my students’ faces as I explain to them that they will be sitting a

I originally wrote this to my students, but on reflection, it works just as well

It consumed every evening and at least one day of the weekend. I had no

My students are generally very good at recalling the points that they are supposed to

“So, how did results day go? “ I always ask this question with my fingers

There are many schools of thought on how we make decisions. Some people seem more