Mr. Benn’s Fancy Dress Curriculum
Reading time, 2 minutes: What government policies are to blame for the recent decline in teachers?
Curriculum
For all thoughts and ideas on curriculum intent and implementation; the core purpose of what we teach and why …
Stop the Exclusion!
Reading time, 5 minutes: How can we ensure the Arts subjects are protected in our schools?
We Cannot Ignore Our Teachers!
Reading time, 3 minutes: Are you a teacher feeling ignored by the government? Dare I ask, by your senior management team?
87% Oppose #EBacc
Reading time, 9 minutes: What are policymakers discussing and what decisions are they making that will influence education?
Stop The EBacc!
Reading time, 7 minutes: During 2015 the DfE announced their intention to make entering 90% of students for the EBacc suite of GCSEs a future school performance measure that will be given a more ‘prominent role’ within the Ofsted framework.
I Failed The #EBacc!
Reading time, 6 minutes: How would you (as an adult) fare if you completed examinations in foreign language, a humanities or indeed learning maths, English and science subjects all over again? I know I failed at least two of these subjects when I was 16 years old. Was my school a failure? Was I viewed as a failure too?
It’s So Rigorous; We Don’t Want You To Do It!
Reading time, 3 minutes: Do we want examination courses that will inspire our students?
Food Technology A Level is Abolished
Reading time, 5 minutes: Did you know that the government has decided to abolish the study of all ‘Food’ at A Level from the school curriculum?
@JamieOliver Says My Lessons Are Rubbish by @TeacherToolkit
Reading time, 6 minutes: This is a blog about Food Technology, and the need for celebrities in the public eye to support vital aspects of the school curriculum.