Warning – data post. Codes, tables, letters and far too many abbreviations. This afternoon I find myself on a data quest. How to handle B/N grades for KS2 with and without Teacher Assessments (TA) for the process of calculating progress measures? …
When everything else falls away, what sticks with you? Succes? No, it is not a basic spelling mistake, (although I have had a few of those in recent posts) but the sticky, Chip and Dan Heath, mnemonic that outlines how ideas (or good …
I am not keen to get into an aims, outcomes or objectives debate. I am not sure that I am too bothered which staff use, as long as the learning is framed, signposted or explored in some way and the …
Are your IWBs primarily overly sophisticated whiteboards? If yes, read on. Those of you that answered no, please re-read the question, I did hedge my bets with the inclusion of ‘primarily.’ If the answer is still no, you are on the …
Dan Rockwell regularly posts leadership mediasnacks. Although not specifically education focused, you will need to select what marries to your style and philosophy. I have found both reassurance and interesting ideas in his musings. How to be a powerful humble leader Stand your ground …
Here is the context. New to the role, new to Academies, a single conversation with rapid school improvement consultant Tony Stephens and half a term in. Forming, storming, norming done (at least I believe so), next steps performing. The Ofsted report …
Writing is never a chore when students get to be creative. I wish that were true, for some students creative writing is the most daunting prospect on the planet. It is however a great task to set if you want …
I wished I had been able to take a little more time to personally articulate how the first six weeks at The Wellington Academy have been. I know that I will never again get to experience this education adventure. It really has …
