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Why every new Headteacher needs a mentor.
It’s that time of year again, July draws to a close and though we plan August, we inevitably start to think about September. We contemplate new positions and, as...
Why I’m not sure about a women-only NPQH.
I’ve been thinking about this for a while now. I’m worried this will be a step backwards for equality and understanding – a short term gain that will only...
The Farce of KS2 Writing Moderation….
I have moderated writing assessments at Key Stage 2 for at least 7 years – I’ve always jumped at the chance because: a) it’s great for your school to...
Why I’m a Chartered College mentor.
I thought I would write this post whilst the launch day of the Chartered Teacher scheme was still fresh on my mind. For those who don’t know, the Chartered...
Why we ALL need to improve recruitment and retention.
A new education secretary era begins – and the advent of a new education secretary alllows us to take stock of where we are and, more importantly, where we...
Have you tried a MOOC?
When studying Education Technology a few years back MOOCS were just becoming commonplace – and like everything in the edu-tech space was being hailed by some as the technology...