You can teach old dogs new tricks: bar modelling in maths
A student comment prompted David Newburn, SSAT LP at Excelsior Academy, to change his long-standing approach.
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Why do sanctions get so much more attention than rewards?
We have found that rewards for good behaviour work better than threats and punishments for bad, writes Claire Chambers, Bulwell Academy.
School improvement stories: Rising above a carping inspection report
How a West Midlands school progressed from special measures to ‘good’ in under two years – starting with a focus on teaching and learning, and behaviour.
Dylan Wiliam talks… inclusive differentiation
Using the example of finding the area of a trapezium, Dylan Wiliam discusses probing and pushing by teachers to challenge students using questioning and formative assessment.
A mighty ANT
Danny Bullock, Assistant Principal for Inclusion at Leeds West Academy, describes the impact of their additional needs team system.
School improvement stories: Overcoming special measures through curriculum, quality of teaching and culture
‘No badge yet’, but Simon Wade, principal, Beckfoot Upper Heaton School, delves into the staff and student contributions that give great cause for confidence in the school’s future.
How we ensure the KS3 English curriculum makes pupils KS4-ready
Applying research evidence through co-planning gives teachers the best chance of delivering great lessons, writes Eliza O’Driscoll, effective teaching and research lead, Bay House School and Sixth Form.
A glimpse into Ofsted’s thinking on the curriculum and its implications for schools in 2019
Matthew Purves, Ofsted’s deputy director for education inspection policy, led a session at SSAT’s recent curriculum conference in London. Colin Logan reports on what he had to say.
School improvement stories: 15 steps to transformation
Your first headship being the fourth appointee as principal in three years is quite a challenge, as Katie Scott explains.
Integrated curriculum helps build a love of learning
Marie Harris, SSAT lead practitioner, Solace yoga teacher and charity co-ordinator, ACE Academy, shows how a varied curriculum across several different topics can provide the building blocks for KS4.
