I have been a teacher for 28 years, a Headteacher for 13 years and, at the age of 52, this much I know about not publishing data targets to students and parents. One of the biggest differences between a students’ experience in school now compared to when I was at…
I have been a teacher for 28 years, a Headteacher for 13 years and, at the age of 52, this much I know about a teacher's most valuable legacy. What does it matter if you leave a legacy? Recently, one of my favourite leadership gurus, Tim Brighouse, warned…
I have been a teacher for 28 years, a Headteacher for 13 years and, at the age of 52, this much I know about a teacher's most valuable legacy. What does it matter if you leave a legacy? Recently, one of my favourite leadership gurus, Tim Brighouse, warned…
I have been a teacher for 28 years, a Headteacher for 13 years and, at the age of 52, this much I know about a brilliant, evidence-informed note-taking technique (and our new Research School...)! The greatest test of a school is what’s going on when non-one’s looking. Yesterday,…
I have been a teacher for 28 years, a Headteacher for 13 years and, at the age of 52, this much I know about a brilliant, evidence-informed note-taking technique (and our new Research School...)! The greatest test of a school is what’s going on when non-one’s looking. Yesterday,…
I have been a teacher for 28 years, a Headteacher for 13 years and, at the age of 52, this much I know about an eloquent, authentic argument against the reintroduction of Grammar Schools. Wisdom is priceless. The author of this letter is a retired judge and a retired governor…
I have been a teacher for 28 years, a Headteacher for 13 years and, at the age of 52, this much I know about an eloquent, authentic argument against the reintroduction of Grammar Schools. Wisdom is priceless. The author of this letter is a retired judge and a retired governor…
I have been a teacher for 28 years, a Headteacher for 13 years and, at the age of 52, this much I know about whether stopping extra revision sessions after school works (and why we don’t need Grammar Schools). Less is more. Back in February I wrote a post…