The Workload Conversation by @TeacherToolkit
Reading time, 7 minutes: Over the past month I have been reminded of some simple and important educational values. This blog is about teacher relationships, unnecessary workload and political claptrap.
Department for Education
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7 Facts Teachers are Sick of Hearing from Politicians by @TeacherToolkit
Reading time, 4 minutes: Education, education, education! Over the coming months, as we approach another general election – I know we are some time away – we may be suspicious of upcoming messages from our beloved politicians. In this blog, I present some of the classic messages we may have heard before.
A 5-point plan for incoming DfE @NickyMorgan01
Reading time, 4 minutes: I was teaching my very last lesson at my (current) school today when the following message popped up on my screen:
An Education Tour of Duty by @TeacherToolkit
Reading time, 4 minutes: Over the past two weeks, I have been on the educational tour of duty across London and parts of England. This blog is a snapshot of what’s been going on in my world …
The importance of handwriting and spelling by @TeacherToolkit
Reading time, 4 minutes: Handwriting and spelling go hand in hand.
Gove Political Pants by @TwistedTwee #GovePants
Reading time, < 1 minuteI couldn’t resist blogging this after Twisted Twee contacted me. I wouldn’t normally ‘advertise’; but this is too good to keep to myself …
The social-media epoch is out-dating Ofsted and The Department for Education by @TeacherToolkit
Reading time, 5 minutes: A particular praxis for us all to curate is beyond emerging, it is clear-cut. Is it time for Ofsted and the DfE to spread their wings? Here I discuss the rise of Ofsted; the Department for Education and perhaps Ofqual: the rise of social media.
#GoalPostShifters by @TeacherToolkit for @SLTCamp #SLTCamp
Reading time, 4 minutes: I have read many recent blogs, regarding what the Ofsted handbook says; I have even written one myself. I’ve read others concerning leadership of teaching and learning; lesson judgements; the national curriculum; examinations and early entries.
A #QTS letter to @EducationGovUK: Dear DfE by @TeacherToolkit
Reading time, 8 minutes: Dear DfE, I have remained silent on this issue, but I cannot keep my hands off the keyboard any longer! I am writing this article to support and showcase, why Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) must remain a prerequisite for teachers new to the classroom. You may choose to ignore this, but many teachers won’t.
The Impact of #SLTchat across the UK
Reading time, 5 minutes: Over the past 13 months, I have watched @SLTchat grow and establish the #SLTchat hashtag for education on social-media. This has not been a solo effort and one I wish to highlight here.
Ignore the #DfE: Teachers are doing it for themselves! by @TeacherToolkit
Reading time, 9 minutes: This is a guest-post for the Labour Teachers blog. There are many teachers across the country who are disregarding DfE models of practice promoted via The National College, the abolished TDA and the Institute of Education and so on. Out of the estimated 0.9 million teachers across the country, there is approximately just 5% of […]
The day I met Mr. Gove, by Assistant Headteacher, @Cherrylkd
Reading time, 4 minutes: This post answers the 10th question from my TeacherToolkit Thinking page of Thunks. You can see my other top-Thunks here. Thunk 10: The day I met Mr. Gove, by @Cherrylkd