How would you lead teaching and learning? #360Review (Part 2 of 6)
Reading time: 7 minutesHere, I offer my reflections on my own school leadership. In this post: How would you lead…
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What makes an outstanding senior leader? #360Review (Part 1 of 6)
Reading time: 7 minutesIn my final educational composition for 2013, I am offering a reflection on my own school leadership.…
Educational Highs And Lows, 2013
Reading time: 11 minutesOver a year ago, I posted my highlights from 2012 and hopes for 2013. Here, I provide…
Progress over time #POTteaching: by @TeacherToolkit
Reading time: 5 minutesThese are notes have been shared with our (G2O) Good to Outstanding group. We have asked ourselves…
#GoalPostShifters by @TeacherToolkit for @SLTCamp #SLTCamp
Reading time: 4 minutesI have read many recent blogs, regarding what the Ofsted handbook says; I have even written one…
1 In 4 Students In Every Classroom Are Born Premature
Reading time: 5 minutes“In the average UK classroom, there will be four children who have been born prematurely. Many of…
A Flexible Approach to #Threshold
Reading time: 6 minutes How do you demonstrate that your teaching ability is highly competent, substantial and sustained?
A #QTS letter to @EducationGovUK: Dear DfE by @TeacherToolkit
Reading time: 8 minutesDear DfE, I have remained silent on this issue, but I cannot keep my hands off the…
#Peepshows and #Rubbernecks by @TeacherToolkit
Reading time: 5 minutesNow that I have your attention; this post is all about marking; feedback; re-drafting and book scrutiny.
The #GuiltyTeacher. Guilty as charged! by @TeacherToolkit
Reading time: 7 minutesLast week on Educating Yorkshire, we watched Deputy Headteacher Michael Steer develop a serious skin condition whilst…
#Pygmalion teacher, expectancy-effect by @TeacherToolkit
Reading time: 9 minutes‘Students’ progress can be hindered and limited by expectation’. How accurate is this statement in your own…
Why I’m Placing Learning Walks in Room 101
Reading time: 9 minutes(July 2021) Reflecting on this blog post from 2013, I look back on how far the teaching…