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Reading time, 4 minutes: In March 2014, after a coaching and mentoring session, I posted 30 simple questions for the teacher, middle leader and senior teacher. You can also find some very useful reflection questions for the ‘outstanding’ classroom teacher. These self-review questions have proven very popular with readers and serve as a catalyst for this follow-up blog.
Reading time, 5 minutes: The idea for this particular 5MinPlan came about, when reviewing our school’s behaviour policy. When considering implementing change you need to think carefully if there is the need for change. The change plan is based on the work of Kotter (1996) and Blanchard et al (2009).
Reading time, 6 minutes: If you are a regular reader of my blog and tweets; then you will be fully aware of my journey, regarding sharing teacher-resources.
Reading time, 7 minutes: How does a teacher get started with action research?
Reading time, 2 minutes: On Monday 2nd December, I attended the first ever PiXL (Partners in Excellence club) National Conference 2013 at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference centre in Westminster, London. I was invited to present.
Reading time, 4 minutes: Sharpen your classroom practice with The 5 Minute AfL Plan from Ross Morrison McGill (@TeacherToolkit) and Paul Dix (@PivotalPaul). Outstanding Assessment for Learning doesn’t happen by chance.
Reading time, 6 minutes: How do you demonstrate that your teaching ability is highly competent, substantial and sustained?
Reading time, 5 minutes: Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and in particular, INSET Days can vary from the sublime, to the downright awful, and often falls somewhere in-between.
Reading time, < 1 minuteFollowing on from my #GrimReaper article on Ofsted Reworks for September 2013, I have published this simple video for schools to share with their colleagues.
Reading time, 4 minutes: The new ‘5 Minute Lesson Review’ produced by @TeacherToolkit and @Shaun_Allison, supports and encourages teachers to reflect on their own classroom practice. The template can also be used by a coach or mentor to help tease out reflection.
Reading time, 6 minutes: It’s just after midday, the phone rings and your sixth sense twitches. You’ve guessed right; an inspector calls.
Reading time, 5 minutes: There is nothing quite like the O-word to send the shiver down the spine of a school or adrenaline pumping through its veins. Whilst the #5MinOfstedPlan can’t guarantee an outstanding outcome, it can help ensure that you are well prepared for that phone call. Don’t fall foul of the old saying, “I didn’t plan to […]