With the death of Peter Fabian at the age of 95 at the beginning of March, we have lost one of the few remaining links to the start of ARELS – now English UK.

He exemplified the origins of our industry in creative – at times eccentric – individuals, running their schools for love...

What is a teaching code of practice, and why might your centre want one? 

For Live Language in Glasgow, the code of practice developed from peer observations and has become a really useful tool for ensuring students can transfer between classes easily, and for teacher development.

Had you ever considered leading from the back? If not, a session at the English UK Management Conference aims to explain both how and why you might want to consider it.

Lino Bumba is 19 and studying General English at English UK member International House Aberdeen for four months. Not only have his expectations been exceeded, but Lino has even begun to find the snow beautiful.

What kind of manager are you? Stressed out? Always worried about what staff are doing, and checking up on them? Or enjoying life, relaxed, confident you're on target and focusing on getting the job done?