Tim has been a headteacher with a successful track record; his last school had a reputation for innovation and their initiatives have been utilised by others and presented internationally.
School improvement has been at the heart of his career, working as an LLE, a School Improvement Partner, Professional Partner as well as an Ofsted inspector and mentor for trainee inspectors.
I’m not prone to bouts of nostalgia, but the other day I saw a retro tea towel (yes, they do exist) in a shop and all of a sudden the memories of the Sunday dinners of my youth came flooding back, mainly because it was always my job to do... View Article
Let’s consider the importance of intervention in teaching by looking at it from the opposite perspective; that is, from a school where it is not a priority and does not form part of the underlying pedagogy. Imagine you’re the visitor to that hypothetical school. Be ready to consider the impact... View Article
The value of evaluating mathematics from a pupil’s perspective As part of my consultancy work in schools I have found myself having many discussions with headteachers, principals and subject leaders about the breadth and balance of their curriculum. Maths has emerged as one subject that sits very much alone in... View Article
Subject leadership can be problematic in primary schools and academies. Core subject leadership normally attracts remuneration and may be within the remit of a senior leader. But the relegation of science from the subject premier league is another story, especially since the demise of SATS at Key Stage 2. Tim... View Article
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about British values (or should that be British Values?) and SMSC Development, what they mean in a changing context and the current climate we’re in (rainy, mostly). Right… put the kettle on, glance out of the window to check if it’s still raining and... View Article
Following Ofsted’s lead, many school leaders have adapted their monitoring of teaching to now judge the impact teachers have over time, rather than grading individual lessons. However this can lead to a lack of clarity and understanding of what to actually look for when observing lessons. The following tips may... View Article
