Learning from my mistakes: an English teacher's blog: We need to talk about Brian’s work!

Learning from my mistakes: an English teacher's blog: We need to talk about Brian’s work!: Ok, I have been using the ‘200 Word Challenge’ for over two years now and in that time I have seen a lot of writing. And, I mean a lot. ...

The Baron: I suspect that powerful interests have covered up ...

The Baron: I suspect that powerful interests have covered up ...: Ann Maguire was a dedicated teacher, utterly devoted to the children in her care. She had worked in the teaching profession for over four d...

School Data Updates: 5 things primary governors should know about data....

School Data Updates: 5 things primary governors should know about data....: Data is a minefield. It’s hard enough for head teachers and senior leaders to find their way through it all, but for many  governors it is a...

The Snow Report: Education's West Gate Bridge

The Snow Report: Education's West Gate Bridge:   Image source Imagine that some time later today, you start to feel creeping pain in your chest. You also feel a little sweaty a...

School Data Updates: Capped scores in 2018 progress measures

School Data Updates: Capped scores in 2018 progress measures: The DfE recently announced that they would cap the extremely negative progress scores (but not the extremely positive progress scores by the...

Evidence Based Educational Leadership: School Leaders, Crisis Management and Putting Out ...

Evidence Based Educational Leadership: School Leaders, Crisis Management and Putting Out ...: In a recent DfE (2018) report senior leaders described their role as ‘akin to ‘crisis’ management much of the time:’ (p21).   My intention...

Primary Story: Workload - Allowing teachers to teach

Primary Story: Workload - Allowing teachers to teach: In the 12 years since I started my Initial Teacher Training, the issue of workload has constantly been in focus. Many believe – and I used...