Extended questions
It is almost impossible to keep pace with all the changes in education. Though it is equally impossible to have ignored the seismic changes to Qualifications coming our way now and next year. One area of can assure you that …
Beyond the classroom Y8z5Maths
Another positive week in class with Y8z5 this week and very positive feedback from the teacher that meet the class on Wednesday (as was in London attending a professional commitment). Thank you. The key message from class this week is the need …
Questioning my leadership
Good questions inform. Great questions transform. I have been reflecting on the use of questions in my leadership, more specifically my relationships with middle leaders. Questions are critical when developing and deepening a coaching conversation with colleagues. I am mindful that with …
Message from the teacher
Good morning, my name is Mr Still. I am very pleased to be your son or daughter’s Maths teacher. Your contribution to our class is invaluable and I would like to thank you in advance in anticipation of your support. My aim is …
Preparing for 8z5maths
As with almost all good teaching, the starting point was planning. I reviewed the class lists, investigating the pupils prior attainment (KS2 and Y7), attitudes to learning and maths strengths and weaknesses. I followed up on the “educational flags” and sought feedback on the …
Culture over strategy
Culture eats strategy for breakfast. Peter Drucker After two days getting our Academy ready for today, our pupil’s returned. The atmosphere was positive. Reflecting on the past two days, a mix of vision and values and policy and practice, with …
Meet Snip
Meet Snipping tools big brother Snip (a pretty slick BETA release). I am a daily user of the Snipping Tool, the scissors lasso thing for quick rectangular (and free-form snips which I have never used), window and full screen captures or snips with handy after-snip highlighter …
Assurance of exams
I am not rushing to the defence of the exam boards, the perennial “results day” articles* rarely fail to direct some meagre attack or critique towards them. This year, the exam boards have put forward their own infomercials, here and here, to reassurance their various audiences. Furthermore, …