The article was published in The Guardian Teacher Network here, on 27.6.13
When a teacher who has been judged to "require improvement" asks for advice I always caveat it by saying that I can only offer the benefit of my own experience and a listening ear. But regardless of criteria, I do still remain vexed at the thought of consistently below-par teaching.
Teachers who are judged in this bracket need to make a choice.
They need to listen, engage and then act on the advice and develop.
Very wise words. I agree 100%.