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Issue 253 • June 17 2010 Price £1.00 www.sec-ed.com


How science works: a critique


Science writer and physics teacher Alom Shaha discusses the challenges that the new ‘how science works’ aspect of the curriculum has posed for teachers Page 7


It’s 6am and British diplomats are driving down dusty roads in Azad Kashmir in Pakistan. They have been alerted that a young British girl, Rumi, is being held captive, beaten and raped by her husband. She was forced into the marriage by her father the previous week. She is only 15.


Arts Awards: an inside view


We hear from two teachers about how the Arts Awards programme has worked for their schools, and from two of their students about how the qualification has inspired them Page 12


A look at the new Estyn Framework


Peer inspector and deputy head Colin Rees gives his take on the new Estyn inspection framework, which has a stronger focus on self- evaluation and learner and parent involvement Page 13


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The government’s Forced Marriage Unit gave guidance and support in 1,682 reported cases of forced marriage in 2009. However, it is feared that this is just the tip of the iceberg. Schools play a vital role in spotting the signs that students might be in danger of forced marriage and often it is the actions of a teacher which has saved innocent teenagers from this violent and shocking fate. Now, a new resource is offering support to teachers by giving them advice on what to do if they have concerns and where to turn for support – advice that could save lives.


Turn to pages 8 and 9 for more on Rumi’s story and an in-depth look at this shocking issue.


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