Section 5 school inspections: the changes you need to know
What you need to know regarding the new Ofsted inspection criteria and procedures to be implemented from September 2015.
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3D technology supports learning – and teaching
James Saunders, AHT at Tendring Tech College, gives insight into how a 3D projection system has enhanced students’ learning across the school.
Having fun in maths: strategies to raise standards of T&L that can work elsewhere too
The penultimate blog in our Achievement Show tasters series. AHT Jon Colebrook on how an approach first used in maths has influenced the whole school.
Making exceptional progress through marginal gains
Mark Emmerson explains how City Academy, Hackney applied David Brailsford’s management approach to their own context – with remarkable results.
A period of calm and stability . . . . . . and another change in the rules
Bill Watkin explores the issues surrounding whether or not legacy GCSEs can be counted in performance tables once the new GCSEs are in place.
Best possible start in life?
Jessica Nash, Head of Special Schools Network and SEN, writes… In her recent speech, discussing changes to the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), the Education Minister Nicky Morgan referred to the power of education to transform lives, break down barriers and open
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Develop your own apps: it’s easier than you might think, and gives great benefits
Achievement Show Preview: tasters of what you can look forward to This is the seventh of our Achievement Show Preview: tasters of what you can look forward to series. During the series, you will hear from practitioners and leaders who
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Ofsted HMCI Sir Michael Wilshaw launches new inspection framework from September 2015
A summary of the latest updates to the Ofsted inspection framework.
SSAT’s national survey of school leaders
Bill Watkin, Operational Director SSAT, writes… Following the announcement by Nick Gibb, minister of state for school reform, on 11 June, that the government was committed to honouring its manifesto pledge to require pupils to study the EBacc, SSAT, the
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Coaching staff and students to deepen understanding of the process of learning
Vice Principal Sue Bill with insight into a culture of coaching for staff & students that engages with learners at all levels to deepen their understanding.
