Author: Lynn How

Assessment Primary Teaching and Learning 

10 Reasons Why Spelling Is A Step Too Far!

29th April 201929th April 2019 Lynn How 886 Views 0 Comments Alexa, dictionary, English, Google, Key Stage 2, KS2, Literacy, Phonics, predictive text, Primary, QCA, Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency, spellcheck, Spelling, technology, Writing

Reading Time: 4 minutes Children don’t need to know how to spell, do they?

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Policies Psychology Teaching and Learning 

10 Tips For Understanding Dyslexia

4th February 20193rd February 2019 Lynn How 1379 Views 2 Comments Davis Dyslexia Association International, diagnosis, Dyslexia, Dyslexia Scotland, dyslexia.com, Helen Arkell, medical model, Nessy, Reading, Reading Eggs, Writing

Reading Time: 4 minutes What actually is dyslexia?

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Mental Health Psychology Staff Well Being 

A Teacher Wellbeing Oath

29th October 201829th October 2018 Lynn How 3192 Views 7 Comments charter, Email, Feedback, Mental Health, sanity, Wellbeing, Wellbeing Oath, Workload

Reading Time: 2 minutes What will you do to save your teacher sanity and wellbeing?

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Coaching Staffing Teacher Training 

How To Be A Good Mentor

27th October 201826th October 2018 Lynn How 3257 Views 3 Comments coach, mentee, mentor, national mentor day, Newly Qualified Teacher, resilient, role model, Teacher Training, Training

Reading Time: 4 minutes What rating would your mentees give you?

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Assessment Curriculum Policies 

How To Revolutionise Your Marking Workload

16th October 201818th October 2018 Lynn How 3282 Views 3 Comments accountability, Assessment, BBC, Dame Alison Peacock, Education Endowment Foundation, Feedback, Huntington Research School, Marking, Ofsted, ownership, Research, telegraph, Third Space Learning, Wellbeing, Workload

Reading Time: 4 minutes With this approach, could we scrap marking completely?

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Assessment Teaching and Learning Workload 

13 Marking Workload Tips For Teachers

24th September 201829th December 2018 Lynn How 6660 Views 8 Comments Behaviour, class marking sheet, Emails, even better if, live marking, Marking, Peer assessment, self marking, self-assessment, teacher workload, Teaching assistant, what went well, Workload

Reading Time: 5 minutes How can you get your marking workload under control this term?

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Primary Staffing Teaching and Learning 

How To Get To Know Your Learning Support Assistant

3rd September 20183rd September 2018 Lynn How 1908 Views 5 Comments Communication, learning support assistant, LSA, New Term, planning, September, TA, Teaching assistant, teamwork

Reading Time: 4 minutes How will you work with your Learning Support Assistant this term?

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Curriculum Students Teaching and Learning 

What Jobs Are We Preparing Children For?

15th August 201817th August 2018 Lynn How 2232 Views 6 Comments adaptability, ajzen, bandura, career, future, jobs, self-efficacy, world economic forum

Reading Time: 5 minutes How can we prepare our pupils for the jobs of the future?

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Leadership Parenting Policies 

Leadership Vs. Parentship: Do You Have To Choose?

8th August 20189th August 2018 Lynn How 2161 Views 7 Comments

Reading Time: 4 minutes How can we improve flexible working conditions for parents?

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Primary Students 

Transition For Pupils With Additional Needs

18th June 201818th June 2018 Lynn How 2840 Views 3 Comments Anxiety, Primary, secondary, SEND, Stress, transition, Wellbeing

Reading Time: 4 minutes How can we support pupils and prepare them for change?

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Behaviour Research Teaching and Learning 

11 Ways To Develop Growth Mindset

31st May 201831st May 2018 Lynn How 2981 Views 7 Comments accountability, Carol Dweck, Clark, Coaching, comfort zone, Fixed Mindset, Frank A, Growth Mindset, intelligence, Lesson gradings, Progress, Research

Reading Time: 3 minutes How can we truly embrace a growth mindset across a school?

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Assessment Leadership Staff Well Being 

10 Ways To Improve Lesson Observations

19th May 201818th May 2018 Lynn How 3747 Views 5 Comments feed forward, feedback sandwich, inpsection, Lesson gradings, lesson observation, Ofsted, Quality Assurance, Scrutiny, Wellbeing, Workload

Reading Time: 3 minutes How can we improve the observation and feedback process?

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Mental Health Pastoral Students 

Talking About Children’s Mental Health

16th May 201816th May 2018 Lynn How 1692 Views 4 Comments #mentalhealthawareness, Baby boomers, Generation Z, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness Week, The millennials, The Xennials, Wellbeing

Reading Time: 3 minutes Why are so many children suffering with mental health issues?

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Interview Job Hunting Recruitment 

11 Top Tips For Nailing That Job Application

1st May 201830th April 2018 Lynn How 2429 Views 6 Comments applications, Employment, job hunting, jobs, Recruitment

Reading Time: 3 minutes What can you do to secure your next job?

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