And, it should be said, it is not the schools at fault here. As a primary school practitioner I am incredibly proud of how schools transformed their provision when the March lockdown got. Schools across the country adapted creatively, often on a shoestring budget, to develop some kind of onlineContinue Reading
Getting back to my roots now with a look at two new bits (and one not so new) of of actually useful edtech that has graced my school this year! Reusable Notebooks – Rocketbook The idea of a reuseable notebook is not new. And there a few on the market.Continue Reading
I had the pleasure this week of attending a fantastic conference full of great speakers and big names in Education. Not the first time I‘ve done this of course, but this one was different in that it occurred on my doorstep. My Cumbrian doorstep. The reality here is that sinceContinue Reading
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 for many teachers. Many will be warmed by the focus on a wider curriculum and the related insistenceContinue Reading
Children will be online. There really is no way to avoid it. And, as they get online they will need an account or a profile for games, apps and even just for browsing on some sites. Then, as they get older, social media. To support this it’s a good ideaContinue Reading
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 to say I found this very helpful when job hunting and whatnot, but that’s not the point ofContinue Reading