New School Finance: No details on academies' CIF loans until process c...

New School Finance: No details on academies' CIF loans until process c...: The 2015/16 Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) grants were announced in March but there have yet to be any announcements on the level of inte...

My packet of crisps: Language Day - A level Curriculum and beyond

My packet of crisps: Language Day - A level Curriculum and beyond: So, a very interesting day at Uni on Friday attending a language day event.  Lots of things to think about.  Here's a potted summary if ...

The Baron: In many schools, racism has become acceptable

The Baron: In many schools, racism has become acceptable: Several years ago, an Asian colleague left my school unexpectedly. In the weeks that preceded his mysterious disappearance, he was subjected...

Teacher tips: Grit, character and well being

Teacher tips: Grit, character and well being: I had never been to The Festival of Education but quickly realised that my one ticket needed planning. At times during the day I wished I we...

Evidence Based Educational Leadership: School Research Leads - How am I doing as an evide...

Evidence Based Educational Leadership: School Research Leads - How am I doing as an evide...: I've often wondered what goes into making an effective evidence-informed teacher.  I wish I could  tell you what are the magic ingredien...

kitchen table math, the sequel: The black magic of "technology"

kitchen table math, the sequel: The black magic of "technology": If you haven't read Education Week 's new article on education technology, you should. I'll try to get a post up excerpting it l...

School Data Updates: Tracked by the Insecurity Services

School Data Updates: Tracked by the Insecurity Services: Last night @LizzieP131 tweeted this: Which was followed by this: In the past week I've been told by headteachers using one particular sy...