Keeping in mind that “we are a long way from knowing precisely ‘what works’ in terms of specific approaches and programmes,” (Gary Walsh) I am trying to define my own framework for Values based Education. Ian Morris has confirmed with …
Alternative provision to mainstream describes the education offered by The Ashwood Academy for a good proportion of their students. Intensive provision for the remaining students may be a better description. You might expect me to offer a reflection on how behaviour …
Three days into my visit at The Ashwood AP Academy and what are the stand out take-aways or observations so far? The Academy has a strong “family” feel, partly due to the fact that it is a relatively small staff body on a …
A school that whole-heartedly believes in the development of values and virtues needs a blue print. Following up on a handful of conversations, readings, a documentary and a stumbleupon Character Scotland I posed a key question to Executive Officer, Gary Walsh. I am very thankful for …
Invisible threads are the strongest ties. – Friedrich Nietzsche Coincidence and opportunity continue to fortuitously collide as I aim to development a whole school vision and strategy. Whilst maintaining a sharp focus on Teaching, Learning and Assessment and school accountability, leading on systems …
“Come to the edge,” he said. “We can’t, we’re afraid!” they responded. “Come to the edge,” he said. “We can’t, we will fall!” they responded. “Come to the edge,” he said. And so they came. And he pushed them. And …
I am entrench in a range of value based education conversations; with staff at school, with our student-leaders, with students, on Twitter with other typically vested professionals and a range of documents from the Jubliee Centre Good character is the foundation for …
5A*-C or Progress 8? Just a remind to myself, When a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure. – Goodhart’s law Though Progress 8 may be a broader measure of achievement, it is still a measure. As …
