The case was messy and complicated. Shavings of WhatsApp group chats and Instagram DMs compiled together to form a patchwork of information which only led to further confusion and blur as we pieced it together. The blizzard of more information came our way in confetti-like doses. This led to more and more rabbit warrens which…
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When I wrote The Thirty Minute Teacher, I wanted to share simple, high leverage strategies that teachers could use to develop their classroom practice. To paraphrase Dylan William, all teachers should get better, not because they are not good enough, but because they can. My book supports teachers to this end so they can feel…
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I want to start this post by stating that teachers are not mental health practitioners and neither should they attempt to be. Should we have a broad understanding of child and adolescent mental health? A resounding yes! However, our role is to signpost towards the qualified professionals first. This will ensure that families can get…
Read MoreBeing a Successful Form Tutor
Recently I posted on LinkedIn that I had delivered training on being a successful form tutor. This gained some traction with several people reaching out to ask for the material – so here it is. Instead of me sending a bunch of emails to people, you can get it if you click, here. Subscribe to the…
Read MoreThe Challenge Of Persistent Absence
Consistent school attendance is strongly linked to the quality of academic outcomes. It seems quite obvious really – for students to achieve academic success, they need to be in school with as few days’ absence as possible. As a senior leader, I have spent considerable time and energy analysing attendance figures, identifying students with the…
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