It was shortly after the second public flogging when she knew it was time to walk away from her job. Especially as she was on the receiving end this time. She had been working regular 12 hour days and completing outstanding tasks during her weekends but it still wasn’t enough. To then be criticised in…
Read More6 Suggestions for Improving Outcomes for Students with SEND
The current UK Labour Government’s focus on improving education for students with SEND is welcome. Over my two decades of teaching and leading schools, there has never been more attention given to this area. Whilst the concrete plans remain unclear, parents and teachers know that the current system is failing too many students — and…
Read MoreFrom Spirit to Structure – Embedding Inclusion in Schools
This is the second blog in a two part series on inclusion. The first one can be found here. This post deals with the practical strategies for creating an inclusive school and will outline specific steps leaders can take to promote inclusion. It will focus on three key levers: leadership, culture and finally, policy. Creating…
Read More10 Intervention Strategies
Below are 10 pastoral intervention strategies which can be used to support struggling learners to get back on track and make progress in their education. Don’t forget to subscribe to my blog by clicking the button below.
Read MoreIs it Labelling Students or Having Useful Data?
So, you’re given a new class, or if a HoY an entire new year group. The teacher(s) who had them before you handover some data on the students’ behaviour over the past year. Inevitably, there are some students who have been challenging. Comments such as “disengaged”, “cause for concern” or “unmotivated” appear for certain pupils.…
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