Teachers

Christopher Leffler says he is 'so happy' to be teaching again after taking a break from the profession in 2020.

Teacher shares joy of returning to profession after five-year break

Firefighters, paramedics, and farmers topped the list

These are the top 20 toughest everyday jobs, according to Brits

Do any of the photos in this retro gallery from 2005 bring back memories of your Sheffield schooldays?

28 retro school photos capturing class of 2005

Almost 45,000 hours of PE, since the London Olympic Games in 2012, have been lost

Ad Feature 4,000 hours of PE lessons lost in the last year, study reveals

There are a number of alternatives to traditional exams widely supported by teachers

Many parents and teachers fear exams outdated - 5 popular alternatives

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Montessori Nannies and Teachers: Why Modern Families Are Embracing This Approach

Headteacher Cath Auton and her husband Rod, the deputy headteacher, are given a surprise presentation to mark their retirement from King Edward VII Lower School in Sheffield

39 photos showing fondly remembered headteachers of the 90s and 2000s

There are a number of things we were all taught at school which it turns out were wrong

11 things you were probably taught at school which are wrong

Ruth Sparkes (left) and Sunita Gordon launched SaferSpace to address the lack of secure, accessible reporting routes in education

The groundbreaking app that could give pupils power over safeguarding

Striking posters calling on Newfield Secondary School to "save" the creative arts lessons appeared outside the school in late April.

Union 'concerned' over arts cuts at Newfield Secondary School

Downe House School's Jane Basnett says educators have a role to play in making sure pupils get accurate info on AI

Why teachers are concerned about pupils using AI for homework

Teens in relationships also reported high levels of violent or controlling behaviour

Call for action as 1 in 8 teachers report sex assaults between pupils

SATs are often the first major exams many primary school students will take in their school career (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Everything you need to know about primary school SAT exams

Seven pupils at Newfield Secondary School were put in detention for staging a walkout in protest at proposed cuts to their drama, music and art classes.

Pupils stage walkout from class over cuts to drama and music

One in four teachers say they experience pupil violence at least once a term

Teachers declare ‘pupil behaviour emergency’ - here's how bad it is

Adolescence has drawn fresh attention to young men and boys being radicalised online

Adolescence and 'incel culture in schools' - 12 signs to look out for

Rob Harvey is the principal of Crookesbroom Primary Academy

Meet the headteacher of one of South Yorkshire's top primary schools

Former Ofsted Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman has spoken out against a number of key Government education reforms

Ofsted ex-boss claims schools bill may 'make education worse'

The new NFER report found that unfilled vacancies for teachers are at their highest rates since records began

3 things the Government needs to do to fix 'record' teacher vacancies

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Turning dyslexia into your superpower

More than 4 in 5 head teachers say they have been abused by a parent in the last year

3 ways schools handle angry parents - as 4 out of 5 heads face abuse

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Martin Lewis: 1000s more workers can now get Blue Light Card discounts

Supervised toothbrushing is a proven, evidence-based health intervention.

Schools asked to supervise toothbrushing in young children

The competition aims to fuel a passion among industry professionals

Ad Feature Department of Education and McLaren launch competition

Michaela School headmistress Katharine Birbalsingh (left) hit out at Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson after a recent meeting

Why a top headteacher has slammed Education Secretary over academies

A number of figures associated with the school have tonight issued a tribute to their ‘much-loved student,’ Harvey Willgoose

'Harvey's smile would light up the room' - school chief speaks out

'Outstanding' and 'good' grades will disappear under the proposed new traffic light system

The 9 new criteria Ofsted may judge schools on, and the 5 new 'grades'

Sheffield schools have handed out hundreds of suspensions for racist abuse over the last few years.

Hundreds of school suspensions handed out to pupils for racist abuse

From playing school at home to toilet training, there are plenty of ways to prepare your child for Reception

How to get your child ready for Reception

Tapton School has been rated 'outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted after a 12 year wait for an inspection, cementing it as one of the best schools in Sheffield.

'Superb' secondary rated 'outstanding' in all areas

Three new teacher strike dates have been announced

New teacher strike dates for February 2025 announced

Brightside Nursery First School, on Jenkin Road, Sheffield, pictured in 1978

22 pictures to take you back to school days in the 1960s and 70s

Cars drive on snowy roads.

Watch: Schools closed list UK - Who decides if schools should close?

Driving in the snow.

Watch: List of UK school closures after cold weather causes disruption

A teacher and pupil from Sheffield Music Hub spoke of how music can change the lives of disadvantaged young people.

'We need to hear the voices of young people from all over city'

Science teacher at Tapton School Viv Bates, who has taught over 10,000 students in her career, is retiring after 44 years.

Teacher who 'loves the smiles on pupil's faces' retires after 44 years

Staff and pupils at Mercia School, rated as one of the best in England for 'value added' to its pupils

Figures show city's top 'value added' school among best in England

Parents gathered in a community centre on Sunday to angrily voice their complaints about Firth Park Academy, following the creation of a Facebook group last month for parents and carers to post their concerns

Angry parents demand change at Firth Park Academy

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11-year-old Elemie was hit by Ford Transit van in a crash that occurred on High Street, Mosborough - close to the junction with Station Road - shortly before 4.49pm on Thursday (June 12, 2025)

Dance school "completely heartbroken at loss of beloved student"

Heartbroken members of the community have begun to leave tributes to "kind" Elemie, who was tragically killed in a Mosborough collision on Thursday, June 12, 2025

Heartbroken community honours "kind" girl killed in crash

Michael was last seen shortly after 5pm on Monday, May 19, 2025 walking past the Esso garage and Sainsbury’s on Ecclesall Road, away from the city centre and in the direction of Ecclesall Road South

Dashcam footage sought in search for missing Sheffield man