elaboration – Edventures

Organise for better retention

Kristian Still 19 Feb ’23 14 Apr ’23

This afternoon I was listening to Gayle Allen (@gallentc) interview Dan Willingham on the Curious Minds at Word podcast. The podcast has a fantastic back catalogue and this episode is essential listening for any teacher, student or PD learning lead. …

Thinking about teaching – do26 Jul ’24
Just so you know, I shared the draft post and sought M*’s permission to share her correspondence and redacted names as a professional courtesy. Having arrived at work, the building locked, I checked my personal emails whilst waiting. Below is the email and my reply. …
Children’s Wellbeing Bill and an updated Mental Health Act19 Jul ’24
With the change of government, SEND is certainly getting its two minutes of fame and a new Children’s Wellbeing Bill. My Ministers will seek to raise educational standards and break down barriers to opportunity… A Bill will be introduced to raise standards in education and …
Best Gift Ever – thank a teacher18 Jul ’24
Here is a short post about the end of year and a story about a pupil, a teacher, a class reader and the end of year tradition to thank teachers. The pupil is Tom. I’m the teacher. (With my safeguarding hat on – I want …
Thinking about pupil behaviour – in a Special Education setting12 Jul ’24
I am investing time connecting with others via LinkedIn, learning and thinking hard. This professional learning edventure started with a Team Teach webinar with Dr Alec Clark and Jonathan Newport (Chief Learning Officer and Global Director of Team Teach.) It was followed up by some …