I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about improving both my teaching and my students’ learning. Real student learning isn’t anything very exciting to…
This much I know about…what we are up against when all we want is our students’ examination papers marked accurately
I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about what we are up against when all we want is our students’ examination papers marked accurately….
This much I know about…why a happy staff room is the best thing for our students
I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about why a happy staff room is the best thing for our students. I know I work harder…
This much I know about…the challenge of target setting in schools
I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about the challenge of target setting in schools. These are testing times. Amidst the chaos of life without…
This much I know about…why ResearchED 2014 made me a little more doubtful than ever
Foreword Below are the slides and video clips from our ResearchED 2014 talk yesterday. You can watch the video of our talk here. If you are interested in our EEF project then please contact Alex Quigley at aj.quigley@huntington-ed.org.uk. [scribd id=238931033 key=key-FluUFrGZt2wGifh112sy mode=scroll]…
This much I know about…why I'm excited about the new school year
I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about why I’m excited about the new school year. I’m stuck. I’ve been writing a book called,…
This much I know about…the nature of power
I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about the nature of power. Once or twice in life you make a wholly unexpected, yet highly…
This much I know about…Michael Gove's departure
I have been a teacher for 25 years, a Headteacher for 10 years and, at the age of 49, this much I know about Michael Gove’s departure. Michael Gove could have won me over. Back in early 2013 he was…
This much I know about…where my poetry comes from
I have been a teacher for 25 years, a Headteacher for 10 years and, at the age of 49, this much I know about where my poetry comes from. If you listen carefully, people’s stories can be the raw material…
This much I know about…what Year 7 pupils’ parents really worry about (and why your keepy-uppy skills really matter!)
I have been a teacher for 25 years, a Headteacher for 10 years and, at the age of 49, this much I know about what Year 7 pupils’ parents really worry about (and why your keepy-uppy skills really matter!). I…