Auld Lang Syne #OfstedStyle by @TeacherToolkit

This is a short and alternative take on the classic song, ‘Auld Lang Syne’.

The context for this song, is a seasonal-twist to banish Ofsted forever; and to make a taunting-plea that the watchdog is also judged, as we are too. There is a featured performance by headteacher @RachelOrr. Before reading on, click play below and learn the words before the big night …

‘Auld Lang Syne’ by @TeacherToolkit

Click play below and start reading.

Lyrics:

Should Ofsted inspections be forgot,
and never thought at school?
Should Ofsted inspections be forgot,
and Michael Wilshaw too?

Chorus:
For all inspectorates, my dear,
for all inspectorates.
We’ll show the data and progress yet,
for all inspectorates!

We’ve paid for SEF and SIP support,
from September until the morning comes,
But Gove’s between us; “enemy” he roared.
Sing, all inspectorates!

(Chorus repeat)

And there’s the lesson, my trusted plan,
and here’s the data too.
And we’ll talk a good intervention plan,
for all inspectorates!

(Chorus repeat)

And surely you’ll judged by us,
and surely I’ll be too!
We’ll show the data and progress yet,
for all inspectorates!

(Chorus repeat last time)

Translations:

Why not learn the words before midnight on 31st December?

A huge thank you to headteacher, @RachelOrr for ‘challabing’ with me.

challabing, verb.

Definition: ‘to collaborate on the creation of a chapter or idea.

You can see more from Rachel on her YouTube channel below or read her blog here: ‘High heels and high notes’ where she has posted 363 days (in her shoes) so far and is very close to completing 365 consecutive days of blogging!

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