Teacher Resilience – what’s changed?
I was really surprised last week to read that over half of teachers, who trained when I did, would not be in the profession anymore. (From the Teachers Pay and Conditions report...
Author: RS
New Ofsted Framework – a small school perspective.
I want to start this by stating that I think the proposed framework is incredibly positive and the emphasis on workload and evidence base has the chance to really make a difference...
Being safe online. How to get your child started.
Children will be online. Being safe online is something we need to teach. There really is no way to avoid it. E-safety is such a huge part of digital education. As children...
My career has been driven by Government Initiatives.
Funny, I had a bit of a revelation today. Tidying out turned up my old CPD folder. One which I kept throughout my career, up to this latest job. ( I have...
What Parents need to know about Videogames.
Many children are now settling down with new games consoles or new games following Christmas. For some parents this can be a whole new world, and a bit of a confusing one!...
What will 2019 bring?
As useful as it is to reflect, I think that the chance to look forward and to plan, as far as we can, is also important. Being the Head Teacher of a...