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Contents

04 Achievements to be proud of

How do you recognise and celebrate the individual achievements of learners at the most profound end of the learning difficulties spectrum, asks Steve Snook.

06 From the ashes of disaster

Rebuilding after a fire gave The Meadows Special School the opportunity to create a fully inclusive campus connected to the neighbouring high school. Chris Williams explains the benefits.

08 All aboard the fun bus!

What was once a boring bus journey home for children from Meadowgate Primary is now a celebration of music, art and creativity. Rebecca Kent hops on board.

10 False allegations – a crime against teachers

When a pupil made a false allegation against him, Henry Blenkinsop found the support of his school and the NUT invaluable.

12 A very special school

Head Teacher Maxine Pittaway reveals why her school, St Christopher’s in Wrexham, is special in a very different sense.

14 Not making the grade

Ofsted’s new inspection framework has led to the Haringey Pupil Support Centre being downgraded unfairly, believes teacher Debbie Hamilton-Bogues.

Teacher to Teacher is published annually by the NUT. Written by teachers for teachers, it focuses on the issues teachers face in the classroom and the wider world of education.

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