Within school variation
Seeing as research is the hot top and that I enjoy a splash of data here and there, let me share this corker of a databite (like a sound bite, only based on data) from a reputable education charity (backed …
We’re open
About two months ago, my teaching and learning colleague and I discussed the relative strengths and weaknesses of our professional development (PD) provision. We have established two PD cycles per academic year were staff are able to select from a menu …
Food for thought
Comment that’s passed my eye-line. When I talk to managers I get the feeling their important. When I talk to leaders I get the feeling I’m important. It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you …
FFT Aspire Higher
The release of 2014 KS4 data in Aspire may have been delayed a further week, there is still a lot to look forward to. In fact, the news of the delay came with a development roadmap. What will support schools An …
MCQs get a mention from…
MCQs get a mention in Glenys Stacey’s speech at the recent Westminster Education Forum A Level Reform event. We also found differences in assessment [comparable international qualifications], for example, the more prevalent use of sophisticated multiple choice items in assessment …
Behaviour with Paul Dix
It is two weeks into my Online Managing Behaviour for Learning with Pivatol Education’s Paul Dix. I have found it difficult to keep pace, it really is a hearty three course meal. I have been snacking where I can, including on the move via Canvas’s Mobile …
Difficult conversations
You think I would have learnt by now… ‘Strike while the iron is hot’ or ‘now, is not always the best time to act.’ The subtleties of leadership, perhaps management is more appropriate here. Regularly we are faced with the …
Smile, business card and trademark
Your smile is your logo. Your personality is your business card. How you leave others feeling after an experience with you becomes your trademark. Spending today complaining about yesterday won’t make tomorrow any better. Quick fixes are rarely quick, and …