Author: @TeacherToolkit

Ofsted Policies Research 

Visits to English Schools by Amanda Spielman

13th January 201912th January 2019 @TeacherToolkit 418 Views 4 Comments Academies, Amanda Spielman, FOI, Forced Academisation, Free Schools, Freedom Of, good, Her Majesty's Chief Inspector, High Speed Rail School, Inspection, NAHT, NAHT Accountability Commission, Ofsted, Outstanding, Requires Improvement, School Inspection, School Visits, TES

Reading Time: 3 minutes Which schools has Amanda Spielman visited since her appointment as Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector?

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CPD Review Technology 

Smarter Professional Development

8th January 201910th January 2019 @TeacherToolkit 357 Views AI, Artificial Intelligence, ASCL, Association of School and College Leaders, augmented reality, CENTURY Tech, Clarity, consistency, content, continued progessional development, CPD, digital safety, Doctorate, neuroscience, Priya Lakhani, Product Review, Professional development, smarterCPD, social-media

Reading Time: 2 minutes How can teachers and schools gain access to the professional development they need?

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DfE Politics Research 

Visits to English Schools by Nick Gibb MP

6th January 20196th January 2019 @TeacherToolkit 509 Views 0 Comments Academy, Department for Education, FOI, Freedom Of Information, London, Minister for School Standards, Nick Gibb, Outstanding, Requires Improvement, School Visits

Reading Time: 3 minutes Which schools has Nick GIbb MP visited in his role as Minister for School Standards?

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Leadership The 5 Minute Series Workload 

15 Workload Tips For Schools

6th January 201929th December 2018 @TeacherToolkit 1045 Views 0 Comments 5 Minute Lesson Plan, 5MinChangePlan, 5MinSeries, Attrition, Continued Professional Development, Department for Education, Emails, James Callaghan, Marking, Ruskin College, Stratgey, The 5 Minute Workload Plan, Wellbeing, Workload, world economic forum

Reading Time: 2 minutes What will your school do this year to reduce teacher workload?

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International Recruitment Teaching and Learning 

Be A Limited Resources Teacher Training Fellow

3rd January 20193rd January 2019 @TeacherToolkit 651 Views 0 Comments Africa, Andrea Bateman, Lake Kivu, Limited Resources Teacher Training, LRTT, Mark-Plan-Teach, Nyamasheke District, Rhea Parekh, Rwanda, technology

Reading Time: 2 minutes What is it like teaching in Rwanda?

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Blogging Review Social Media 

To Sell Is Human

2nd January 20191st January 2019 @TeacherToolkit 619 Views 0 Comments Ads, advertising, Amazon, Amazon Associates, Amazon Influencer Program, Blogger, Blogging, Conflict of Interest, Daniel H. Pink, EdD, Facebook, Global Teacher Prize, Micro Celebrity, social-media, Teachers Pay Teachers, TES, The Varkey Foundation, To Sell Is Human, Twitter, Workload

Reading Time: 6 minutes In a climate of social media consumption, how can individuals profit from good use of their social channels?

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DfE Policies Teaching and Learning 

6 Teaching Ideas To Bin in 2019

1st January 20192nd January 2019 @TeacherToolkit 3765 Views 4 Comments 2019, American Scientific Association, Appraisal, ASA, Book looks, Curriculum, evidence, Feedback, Graded Lessons, Marking, Measures of Effective Teaching, Ofsted, OfSTED complaints, Ombudsman, Performance Management, Performance-related pay, Professor Rob Coe, Purple Pen, School Inspection, teaching ideas to bin, Threshold, Work Scrutiny

Reading Time: 5 minutes What teaching ideas would you like to say goodbye to in 2019?

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Recruitment Staff Well Being Teaching and Learning 

Will You Stick or Twist In The Classroom?

30th December 201831st December 2018 @TeacherToolkit 713 Views 0 Comments Assessment, Attrition, Behaviour, behaviour management, character, Cognition, CPD, Curriculum, Feedback, gimmick, Interventions, Meetings, Professional development, Reflection, Resilience, Speed Dating, Transitions, Workload

Reading Time: 3 minutes What can schools do to reduce teachers leaving the classroom?

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Publication Research Resources 

7 Books That Have Influenced My Thinking

29th December 201819th December 2018 @TeacherToolkit 814 Views 0 Comments 2018, books, British Society, business, Chip Heath, Cognitive Science, Constitutional Power, Dan Heath, Daniel H. Pink, Daniel H. Priestley, Daniel T. Willingham, Everyday Racism, Graham Nuthall, Influence, Institutional Racism, Key Person of Influence, Memory, Money, quit, racism, Reni Eddo-Lodge, Roger Schank, Seth Godin, Subject-Based Instruction, Teaching Minds, The Dip, The Hidden Lives of Learners, The Power of Moments, To Sell Is Human, Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race, Why Knowledge Matters

Reading Time: 4 minutes What books have influenced your thoughts?

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DfE Leadership Politics 

A New Paradigm For Schools

27th December 201821st December 2018 @TeacherToolkit 779 Views 2 Comments Attrition, Baroness Morris, Exams, GCSEs, House of Lords, Institute of Fiscal Studies, James Pope, Knowledge, LEA, Local Authority, Lord Jim Knight, NHS Digital, OECD, Parents, School Funding, Self Harm, Suicide, TES, Testing

Reading Time: 2 minutes Can the public build consensus for change in our education system?

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Seasonal Students Workload 

Who Wins The Christmas Nativity Play?

16th December 201816th December 2018 @TeacherToolkit 440 Views 0 Comments Angel, Baby Jesus, British Values, Christianity, Christmas, Muslim, Nativity Play, Perfromance, Religion, Speeches, St. Saviours CofE Primary School, The Wise Men, Workload

Reading Time: 4 minutes Does your school organise a Christmas play?

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DfE Recruitment Workload 

Why I Left Teaching

16th December 201813th December 2018 @TeacherToolkit 1064 Views 1 Comment Attrition, Behaviour, Brexit, Damian Hinds, Left Teaching, Prime Minister, Retention, Ruby Suze, RubySuzeCreates, Secretary of State for Education, Supply Teaching, Susan Emina, Theresa May, Workload, YouTube

Reading Time: 2 minutes Why do teachers leave a job they love?

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DfE Leadership Parenting 

Fact: School Budgets Are Dwindling

15th December 201815th December 2018 @TeacherToolkit 587 Views 2 Comments Barnet Council, Budgets, Camden Council, Department for Education, Finchley, Funding, Golders Green, Haringey Council, Hertfordshire, Inner London, Institute for Fiscal Studies, Mike Freer, Nick Gibb, Petition, School Funding

Reading Time: 3 minutes What impact is austerity having on your school?

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Ofsted Policies Research 

Why Do Some Schools Require A Second Inspection?

9th December 20188th December 2018 @TeacherToolkit 946 Views 2 Comments @Watchsted, Disclosure, Evaluation, FOI, FOI Act, Freedom Of Information, Inaccurate, Inadequate, Inspection Handbook, Inspector, Ofsted, Re-Inspection, Requires Improvement, School Inspection

Reading Time: 6 minutes Why has Ofsted visited some schools more than once?

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DfE Politics Research 

Visits to English Schools by the Secretary of State

3rd December 20183rd December 2018 @TeacherToolkit 1761 Views 5 Comments Academy, Community School, Damian Hinds, Department for Education, Early Years, Free School, Freedom Of Information, good, nursery, Outstanding, Primary, State School, Voluntary Aided

Reading Time: 3 minutes Which schools has Damian Hinds visited in his role as Secretary of State for Education?

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DfE Seasonal Teaching and Learning 

Dear Santa, I Write To You For The Teaching Profession …

2nd December 20187th December 2018 @TeacherToolkit 1400 Views 5 Comments #OfSTEDBanners, accountability, Appraisal, Christmas, Coleman et al, Damian Hinds, Dear Santa, Department for Education, Father Christmas, grading lessons, Knowledge Rich, Mark-Plan-Teach, Ofsted, Outstanding, Performance Management, Professor Robert Coe, School Funding, Special Measures

Reading Time: 3 minutes What are your education hopes and fears for teachers in 2019?

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Coaching Leadership Teaching and Learning 

Critical Friendships: Asking The Right Questions

2nd December 20182nd December 2018 @TeacherToolkit 484 Views 1 Comment Appraisal, Cambridge University, Coaching, Critical Friendships, Doctorate, Dr. Sue Swaffield, EdD, Faculty of Education, leadership, mentoring, Reflection, Structured Conversations, University of Cambridge

Reading Time: 1 minute Do you have someone who can help you to develop critical friendships and critical thinking?

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