English or literacy teachers, reading coaches, reading mentors, have you heard or stumbled across the phrase “high-low” reading books? I hadn’t. It is just what I am looking for, for our weekly your group reading / literacy lesson. This week …
Anything that is abstract is hard to pin down. Then, add to the fact,that the very abstract thing you are trying to pin down, remains in constant flux. Think of a real world map, where the borders keep moving. Add …
With kinder weather, Neil Mackay finally made it out of the Welsh hills. Our staff enjoyed Neil’s open, receptive and engaging style and although we didn’t always agree, we enjoyed the dialogue. The single most important reflective from Neil’s visit …
In my new role, I am able to recognise the work of our SENCO, far more so than I have been able to in previous roles. Here is what I have observed; The role is truly diverse. Even more so …
As we make steady, if weary, progress towards the end of Term 6, both Senior and Curriculum Leaders in schools across the country are self-evaluating themselves. No doubt under the old Ofsted framework, with forethought for the new framework. Here …
I don’t wish to waste your time. My Linkedin profile provides a professional overview: experience, qualifications, honours, awards and endorsements. Furthermore, this blog provides a record of my teaching and education leadership thinking since 2007 (and a few minor explorations). …
