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phonics in reading and writing

(Not another) Blog about Phonics

Many, me included, have plenty to say about phonics. My Twitter feed regularly features links to blogs on the subject of phonics. These cover a wide spectrum of views, from...

(Not another) Blog about Phonics

Many, me included, have plenty to say about phonics. My Twitter feed regularly features links to blogs on the subject of phonics. These cover a wide spectrum of views, from...

From Sausages to SATS - From Industry to Education

From Sausages to SATS - From Industry to Education

From Sausages to SATs – From Industry to Education So, how does a manager of a TESCO supermarket become a headteacher in a primary school? When I was younger, if...

From Sausages to SATS - From Industry to Education

From Sausages to SATs – From Industry to Education So, how does a manager of a TESCO supermarket become a headteacher in a primary school? When I was younger, if...

The Challenges faced by an Associate Head

The Challenges faced by an Associate Head

The Challenges Faced By an Associate Head in a Primary School During my career in education, I have been fortunate to work in some wonderful schools alongside talented teachers and...

The Challenges faced by an Associate Head

The Challenges Faced By an Associate Head in a Primary School During my career in education, I have been fortunate to work in some wonderful schools alongside talented teachers and...

subject leadership

Questions to Ask a Subject Leader

Model for a subject leader's answers Many primary schools ask for a standard list of questions a subject leader could consider, especially before an inspection. There is no standard list of questions...

Questions to Ask a Subject Leader

Model for a subject leader's answers Many primary schools ask for a standard list of questions a subject leader could consider, especially before an inspection. There is no standard list of questions...

metacognition

Is it Time for a Fundamental Change in the Ofst...

by Clive Davies Ofsted Inspections: Is it time for a fundamental change in the Ofsted framework? How relevant is the Ofsted framework in a classroom where the principles of metacognition...

Is it Time for a Fundamental Change in the Ofst...

by Clive Davies Ofsted Inspections: Is it time for a fundamental change in the Ofsted framework? How relevant is the Ofsted framework in a classroom where the principles of metacognition...

Ensuring a Broad and Balanced Curriculum in Primary Schools

Ensuring a Broad and Balanced Curriculum in Pri...

How can schools ensure a broad and balanced curriculum in a high-pressured test result system? Are we applying a broad and balanced curriculum in our schools despite SATs and GCSEs?...

Ensuring a Broad and Balanced Curriculum in Pri...

How can schools ensure a broad and balanced curriculum in a high-pressured test result system? Are we applying a broad and balanced curriculum in our schools despite SATs and GCSEs?...