SEND – The direction of travel
There is a crackle of ‘expectation’ or ‘frustration’ around where this government will take SEND provision in England, following increasing media reports of children who are unable to find placements in schools they want to go to, funding for the level of support they require, or schools who ‘do not meet the needs’ of specific children.
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Evidence based reflection of practice
My passion for teaching and learning was re-inspired firstly by TEEP, an evidence-informed teaching and learning framework and training programme. This helped me improve the quality of teaching and student focused learning within my own practice.
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The chaos of leadership: what happens when the storm comes
As school leaders we like to think we are in control; a safe hand at the tiller steering the ship, a wise farmer tending to our crops. All the metaphors for school leadership persuade us that there is order; patterns to follow and interpret.
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The transformative power of coaching in secondary schools: A personal journey
Coaching has become a powerful tool in educational settings, transforming the way teachers develop their practice and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The opportunity to support colleagues in their professional growth and see the tangible impact on learning and teaching has been rewarding.
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Professional development of ECTs through instructional coaching
I decided to undertake the SSAT Lead Practitioner (LP) accreditation as a means of furthering my leadership skills within my own school and expanding my professional network beyond my school context.
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How I used Lead Practitioner Accreditation to embed a new English writing structure and RE curriculum
As a dedicated educator with eight years of teaching experience, currently serving as a senior teacher at their third primary school, I am always looking to develop and improve my practice.
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Empowering future leaders: How Dormers Wells High School transformed student leadership
When Sarah Dowdle, Assistant Headteacher at Dormers Wells High School, took on the role of overseeing Student Leadership, she knew change was needed.
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Imagine your classroom
Within this learning space, there is a hugely diverse group of young people from all different walks of life. You have around thirty pupils for a lesson and you have to teach a complex concept.
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The independent learning review for Ofsted conducted by Dame Christine Gilbert
The independent learning review for Ofsted conducted by Dame Christine Gilbert, commissioned by His Majesty’s Chief Inspector (HMCI) and the Chair of Ofsted in April 2024, examines Ofsted’s practices and accountability in light of the tragic suicide of Ruth Perry in January 2023.
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Improving retrieval and exam performance in hospitality and catering through formative assessment
In May 2023 I was asked if I was interested in being an EFA lead for a new Embedding Formative Assessment programme (EFA), starting in September of the next school year. About to begin my eighteenth year as a teacher of art and design technology, it is fair to say it was time for a shake-up.
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