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We’ve all been there. You hit the 40th multiple-choice question of the same homework or quiz and think, there must be a faster way to mark this.

Good news: there is.

In this post, I’ll walk you through how to use Google Forms to create class tests and homework that practically mark themselves, sav...

AI can write lesson plans, mark quizzes, and even draft your emails in seconds. But is it right to use it?

In recent years, artificial intelligence has crept into almost every part of education. Teachers are using it to save hours, personalise feedback, and streamline communication, but others worr...

If you open Outlook and instantly feel your stress levels rise, you’re not alone. Between parent emails, admin reminders, and those all-staff updates that never end, a teacher’s inbox can feel like organised chaos (minus the “organised” part).

In this episode of Teach & Tell, I’m sharing five Outlo...

“I was drowning in work… until this.”

That’s not just a clickbait headline — it’s a feeling every teacher has had at some point. The endless planning, the marking pile that grows faster than it shrinks, the guilt when you do take an evening off.

But what if teachers could borrow a few tricks from ...

1 in 5 young people in the UK are now experiencing a probable mental health condition.
88% of teachers say they’ve seen a rise in student mental health challenges.
And more than half of us don’t feel confident supporting those students when they need it most.

If that feels familiar, you’re not alon...

Teenagers get a bad reputation. They’re often described as rude, ungrateful, or disrespectful (especially online). But that hasn’t been my experience at all.

In fact, it’s been quite the opposite!

On my student-facing platform, Miss Estruch Biology, my teenage audience (mostly 16–24-year-olds) are...

Tired of admin overload? You’re not alone. Emails, reports, revision plans, and paperwork can easily eat into your evenings. But in this blog, I’m diving into how ChatGPT can help you streamline time-consuming admin—so you can get back to what you do best: teaching.

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Let’s be honest—revision lessons can feel flat.
Silent students, repetitive tasks, and worst of all, trying to show progress when your lesson is being observed? Nightmare.

I used to dread it too—until I challenged myself to completely rethink what a revision lesson could look like. And guess what? ...

Let’s face it—being a teacher isn’t cheap.
Between rising rent, the cost of living crisis, and stagnant wages, many of us are wondering how to make ends meet—let alone get on the property ladder. But here's the good news: you already have incredibly valuable skills, and with a few smart moves, you c...

Let’s be honest—parents’ evenings can feel intense. You’ve got a tight schedule, high expectations, and only a few minutes to cover months of work with each parent. But over the years, I’ve found a few strategies that completely transformed my experience—and today, I’m sharing them with you!

Whethe...

For A-Level Biology students, photosynthesis and respiration are crucial, high-stakes topics. Unfortunately, they’re also areas where students often lose marks due to small but significant mistakes. After teaching biology for over 15 years, I know firsthand how frustrating it is to see students drop...

Inheritance is one of the foundational topics in A-Level Biology, and I’m so excited to dive into it with you! Revision can feel monotonous and even a bit lonely, so why not turn this session into a collaborative “Revise With Me” experience? Whether you're preparing for an upcoming test, revisiting ...