Minimalist planning – less is more!
Margaret Thatcher once said, “plan your work for today and every day, then work your plan.” She was right. In a demanding career like teaching,…
Category: Teacher Development
5 ways to become a great teacher (from the eyes of a student)
With it being the end of the academic year, I have been thinking recently about what it was that made some of my lessons particularly…
What is the point of school?
We are teaching and supporting learning in a world where young people are heavily influenced by not only music, but YouTube vloggers and other forms…
Teaching ‘Heart-First’
Teacher Training is a Great Opportunity for Personal Development I have long been an advocate of including elements of emotional development in teacher training. Rather…
Namaste to teacher burnout with yoga
Practising yoga will lift not only your emotional wellbeing but balance your energies and dramatically reduce stress levels. Join Kirsty as she explores how yoga…
Parental engagement: How to get the relationship right
Working with this group of stakeholders and getting the relationship right is essential but can also be quite daunting. Engaging and supporting parents is one…
Ten books every teacher should be reading in 2020
A wealth of books containing helpful and practical ideas for teachers can help supercharge the way you teach your students as well as challenging the…
Working effectively with colleagues to personalise support
You’re likely getting into the swing of things by now and gaining a good grasp of the key personalities within each class.
Maintaining your professional reputation
Starting a new school or a new setting can always be scary and overwhelming – whatever your background or experience. Maintaining your professional reputation is…
Challenging behaviour in the classroom
Challenge classroom behaviour needs to be in a way that is fair and prevents further escalation! If you do this successfully you will be able…
