Category Archives: Teaching and Learning

This much I know about…the value of choosing English Literature A Level

Posted on August 18, 2019 by

I have been a teacher for 31 years, a Headteacher for 16 years and, at the age of 55, this much I know about the value of choosing English Literature A Level. Studying English Literature A Level changed my life. … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…how I have transformed my own teaching

Posted on July 20, 2019 by

I have been a teacher for 31 years, a Headteacher for 16 years and, at the age of 54, this much I know about how I have transformed my own teaching. I never thought I would transform my teaching in … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…helping students avoid making nonsensical interpretations of poems

Posted on June 17, 2019 by

I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 54, this much I know about helping students avoid making nonsensical interpretations of poems. One of the most frustrating misconceptions I hear … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…how to model the answer to an AQA English Language Paper Two, Question 5, 40 marker

Posted on May 4, 2019 by

I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 54, this much I know about how to model the answer to an AQA English Language Paper Two, Question 5, 40 marker. I … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…how we own, we shape and we celebrate our curriculum

Posted on March 31, 2019 by

I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 54, this much I know about how we own, we shape and we celebrate our curriculum. My friend and collaborator, Tom Sherrington, … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…why Christine Counsell is right about teaching knowledge and cultural capital

Posted on February 10, 2019 by

I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 54, this much I know about why Christine Counsell is right about teaching knowledge and cultural capital. This post’s genesis lies in … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…behaviour management, “flattening the grass” and Mary Myatt

Posted on February 3, 2019 by

I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 54, this much I know about behaviour management, “flattening the grass” and Mary Myatt. A simple truth: you cannot teach as well … Continue reading →

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