Getting it right: The importance of observations (Part 1/2)
The role of observations over the last few weeks, if not months, has debated the purpose of observations; the place…
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#EndOfFlight forecasting by @TeacherToolkit
This blog does not contain any academic research, or information regarding Ofsted; effect-sizes; knowledge vs. skills; or even something useful…
Can observers spot good teaching? by @TeacherToolkit for @GreatEdDebate
How do we know what is good? Can we prove observations are valid and reliable?
Are you feeling #ThePinch? by @TeacherToolkit
It’s that time of the year when teachers are tired; tempers are frayed and every minute of the day is…
Securing accountability with leadership actions: #360Review (Part 5 of 6)
In my fifth self-refection on leadership, I offer an insight into my own school leadership appraisal. In this post: Securing accountability…
How can we tackle inequality in English education? with @TheRSAOrg
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about ‘raising aspiration and equal-access’ and that the UK education system fails students,…
#Unhomework by @EP3577 via @TeacherToolkit
The objective behind Unhomework is to make homework more purposeful and embody within children, a desire to want to complete…
An edu-blogger mandate for @OfstedNews by @TeacherToolkit
If you have been following my blogs recently, you will be fully aware of what has happened today. There is…
Stepping Away From Observational Judgements
Conundrum: If we are to truly move away from (one-off) lesson observation judgements – particularly, on teachers of individual lessons…
What Can Teachers Learn From Football?
We have just survived January and the cold winter is reaching its height.
#TakeAwayHmk
Over the past two years, I have been aiming to improve delivery of homework in my own classroom.
Can you manage the school organisation? #360Review (Part 4 of 6)
In my fourth self-refection on leadership, I offer musings on my own school leadership. In this post: Can you manage the…