Summer School 2 Teacher Know Thyself
The first Lesson Students Learn from you is Who You Are Teaching is unlike any other job. When you walk into a room to teach,…
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Effective teaching starts with a humble staffroom
In many schools these days, the one lament teachers of a certain vintage have is the loss of a staff room. A place where you…
The safeguarding principles of FGM
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a topic which many shy away from discussing. Many do so because of its sensitivity, others due to fear of…
Giving your teaching team a boost
As a leader, it is important to remember that you are very much part of a team. Knowing and understanding your team can be very…
The Power Of Positive Reflection
Research has shown that reflecting positively on things that happen during the day, and the causes of those things can significantly improve long-term happiness.
Could rewarding 100% attendance be damaging?
Tracking and monitoring pupil attendance has become stricter in recent years and rewarding pupils for full attendance is sparking controversy amongst some parents who claim…
Miss. Behaving or Miss. Understood?
It is time to wake up to the increase in girl violence and school exclusions. First of all, I’m not even going to attempt to…
Introducing our Newest Community Expert, Lucinda Powell
Lucinda Powell wears many hats and is a Podcaster, Trainer, Speaker, Educator and Mother of 3 boys.
Breast Ironing awareness in schools
Breast Ironing is a topic which many know very little about, and those that do shy away from discussing it.
Making the physical environment more inclusive
A couple of years ago my school was awarded the stamp for inclusion. The inspector who visited shared a wonderful idea and I want to…
