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High Expectations – What is it?
This blog is an extract taken from Defining High Expectations in Your School by Tim Nelson. To find out more click here. As you may expect, many schools use the phrase ‘high expectations’ in their mission statement, prospectus, website and other similar material when describing outcomes for their... View Article
Chief Ofsted Inspector Amanda Spielman sets out vision for new Education Inspection Framework
This is taken from our Focus Update Service. The Focus Update Service is intended to save you time and keep you up to speed. Each school leader update outlines the main headlines in clear no-nonsense language and tells you where you can find more information. Find out more about our... View Article
Learning Challenge Curriculum Earth and Space Plan
Free Science Curriculum Template based on the Learning Challenge Curriculum Our science curriculum sample plan will help primary school science teachers provide pupils with fun and engaging science lessons whilst still covering the science curriculum. The plan covers Earth and space whilst also integrating the learning of other subjects such... View Article
Ofsted Inspection – The Initial Phone Call
Inspections are incredibly daunting. This blog has been taken from Preparing for an Ofsted Inspection by Tim Nelson. It looks at the steps to take from the initial phone call. You can see sample pages or purchase the book here. For an announced inspection the school will be contacted from... View Article
Wellbeing in schools
Wellbeing in schools Thank goodness you’re a people person he said as he strolled out the office. I sat in surprise and rolled the phrase around my head … A people person. It continued to float there for some time, I had never thought of myself as a people person,... View Article
My School Consultancy Trip to Guangzhou
School Consultancy in Guangzhou Guangzhou? Where is that? This was my first thought when I was invited to work with the Nord Anglia British School of Guangzhou on a school consultancy. Guangzhou is a large bustling city in the south of China; the third largest city, in fact. The climate... View Article
GESS Dubai – Working with International Schools
When my Operations Director Claire asked me if I would like to attend the GESS Show in Dubai with her in March, I didn’t hesitate to say yes, combined with a bit of jumping up and down and being very giddy. What an experience and opportunity this was for me,... View Article
5 Top Tips when writing your Self Evaluation Summary
Clive Davies OBE has put together his 5 top tips when writing your Self Evaluation Summary. 1. Prove your progress! Always make sure that your judgement on teaching and learning can be substantiated by the progress pupils make. 2. Don’t sabotage your school! Be careful not to be too generous... View Article
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