The first few lessons with a new class can be the most important. If rules, routines and relationships are established clearly, there's a good chance the year will go smoothly. In this podcast, teachers from three different secondary schools discuss what's worked well for them in the past.
Taking part in the discussion are:
The free website mentioned by Adam, created by Simon Singh, can be found at parallel.org.uk.
You may also be interested in our feature with suggestions of resources and CPD opportunities that may be worth considering at the start of a new school year.