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Welcome: ATL president Lesley Ward on the highlights of this month's issue
Exclusion zones: Report takes a closer look at short-stay schools, formerly known as pupil referral units
The Tory story: ATL deputy general secretary Martin Johnson looks at the Conservatives' proposals for education
Join the debate: views from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
Fighting for FE: Report speaks to Institute for Learning chief executive, Toni Fazaeli
Army base teaching: Report talks to a member about her experiences as a teacher at a British Forces Posted Overseas school.
Motherhood matters: Advice from ATL's legal team on the rights and regulations surrounding pregancy
Teaching the family: Report meets some teachers who teach their own children
Final word: Children's Laureate Anthony Browne on the virtues of picture books and how he creates them
The winner of the December 2009 crossword competition was Michael Harper from Okehampton.