Most practical work in UK secondary schools follows a recipe-based formulaic approach which fails to teach students how to work independently or investigatively.
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OUP’s Bridging the Word Gap at Transition report gives it to us straight. As Jane Harley states in the Foreword: ‘This is a critical time for a focus on vocabulary development, particularly in the context of COVID-19 and the much-publicised broadening of the attainment gap’ Since its publication there have been regional lockdowns that have incorporated some of the poorest regions in England, […]
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In this second blog about the GA Conference 2021 I want to share some of the key points discussed in my session on departmental leadership. Responding to a historic lack of CPD available on effective middle leadership I shared some thoughts, reflections and ‘lessons learnt’ from my first 5 years as a Head of Geography. […]
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When schools were closed in response to Covid-19, everything changed. Overnight, teachers and students had to adapt to a completely different way of working. Technological platforms that enabled remote teaching and learning suddenly became part of everyone’s life. There has never been anything like it. Part of this (very steep) learning curve was the level […]
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Empathy is a vital skill for children to learn from a young age, and it’s more important now than ever. But what can you do to help your children practise kindness at school? We’ve gathered some ideas you can implement at your school.
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Beth Cox has been making books incidentally inclusive since 2005. She works with publishers to help them understand the basic principles of inclusion so that they can embed inclusion in everything they publish. She’s also a co-founder of Inclusive Minds , a collective of people championing authentic inclusion in the children’s book world. Inclusive Minds has a […]
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Practical work is integral to the National Curriculum yet it is likely to be the aspect most disrupted during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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This National Share a Story month we’ve chosen some of our favourite magical stories to share in the classroom and at home, from picture books to more challenging tales to read aloud.
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We are delighted to be a lead delivery partner for National Numeracy Day! This year it’s taking place on Wednesday 19th May. Is your school taking part? What is National Numeracy Day? National Numeracy Day is a celebration of everyday maths. It raises awareness of the importance of numeracy, and empowers people to build their […]
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The first of a series of blogs exploring aspects of teaching and learning in the future post-covid classroom, Eleonora Crovato reflects on the role of practicals and asks: Are practicals a thing of the past? I work in a school with excellent resources and truly knowledgeable technicians – I don’t know how I would do […]
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