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intervention in teaching

The Importance of Intervention in Teaching

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...

The Importance of Intervention in Teaching

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...

guided reading

Guided Reading in the Curriculum

Guided reading has become a “hot” topic, and I find myself spending a lot of time working with schools to develop effective practices. With the real focus on reading in...

Guided Reading in the Curriculum

Guided reading has become a “hot” topic, and I find myself spending a lot of time working with schools to develop effective practices. With the real focus on reading in...

ofsted annual report on primary schools

Ofsted Annual Report 2015: Primary Schools in G...

The Ofsted Annual Report 2014/15 has been released and offered some interesting findings for primary schools. Though the findings can be interpreted a few ways, I have offered a summary...

Ofsted Annual Report 2015: Primary Schools in G...

The Ofsted Annual Report 2014/15 has been released and offered some interesting findings for primary schools. Though the findings can be interpreted a few ways, I have offered a summary...

assessing without levels

Assessment Without Levels: Understanding the Re...

Assessment without levels is intended to encourage a more professional, intelligent assessment. The Final Report of the Commission on Assessment Without Levels (Sep 2015) makes some interesting points, notably, “The...

Assessment Without Levels: Understanding the Re...

Assessment without levels is intended to encourage a more professional, intelligent assessment. The Final Report of the Commission on Assessment Without Levels (Sep 2015) makes some interesting points, notably, “The...

Making the most of Subject Leaders in subject leadership

Making the Most of Subject Leaders

Subject leadership can be problematic in primary schools and academies. Core subject leadership typically attracts remuneration and may be within the remit of a senior leader. However, the relegation of science from...

Making the Most of Subject Leaders

Subject leadership can be problematic in primary schools and academies. Core subject leadership typically attracts remuneration and may be within the remit of a senior leader. However, the relegation of science from...

British Values SMSC Development

British Values and SMSC Development

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 (rainy,...

British Values and SMSC Development

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 (rainy,...