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02-01-2020

Thinking Outside the Box

I am sure I am not the only one who loves the start of a new topic or theme. The thing I love most about it is the excitement of the immersion lesson, getting the children hooked and begging to find out more!

by Adam Watkins

20-12-2019

Recap, recoup, remember

'So we are at the end of a gruelling autumn term. Many of us have experienced huge knock backs and are running on fumes. It’s a good time to remember that sometimes you’ve got to stick to who you are and what you know.'

by Cate Davies

10-12-2019

‘It Does What it Says on the Tin’

Labels are part of our society; it’s how we can distinguish one thing from another. How would you describe yourself? Enthusiastic, kind, sensitive? What about the children in your class or school? Jayne Carter investigates.

by Jayne Carter

09-12-2019

The Unconquerable Mountain

What toll does teaching have on us? In her first poem for Nexus, Cate Knight reflects on why we do what we do?

by Cate Davies

05-12-2019

What Does Good Mean Anyway…?

Sometimes we use words with little or no thought. Words like 'Good' are used all the time. Rebecca Clarke argues that the word 'Good' means very little and is subjective. She argues that schools and OFSTED should think again when using it.

by Rebecca Clarke

02-12-2019

Primary Pupils Win Discovery Education Coding Gold Cup

Primary pupils win Discovery Education Coding Gold Cup. Pupils at Perryfields Junior School are celebrating after receiving a national computing award.

by Damien Challenger

02-12-2019

Keeping Teachers Calm This Christmas

Gemma is giving her festive tips for the season's festivities.

by Gemma Sanchez

29-11-2019

Growing a Growth Mindset Organically

Is 'growth mindset some crazy, higher belief that takes an age to develop' or is it something more? Ben Cooper discusses just how do you grow a growth mindset?

by Ben Cooper

29-11-2019

Answering the WHY of your History Curriculum

With Ofsted’s new focus on curriculum coherence, it is now, more than ever, so important to be able to explain the logic behind your curriculum and the coherence that it has.

by Glenn Carter

26-11-2019

A Letter to my NQT Self

In his latest blog, Mr. Morgs reflects on everything he wished he'd known when he was an NQT in a letter from his future self.

by Mr Morgs

22-11-2019

3 Must-Haves to Make Revenue Using Your School’s Facilities

Many schools are left having to make extra money in order to cover costs and salaries. Charlie Bush from School Space shares how you can utilise what you already have by letting out your halls and facilities.

by Charlie Bush

22-11-2019

The Foot Shake

In his latest video, Simon Hunt, embraces another playground fad and turns it into a lesson with help from his colleagues, pupils and Alan the dog!

by Simon Hunt

22-11-2019

Helping your Dyslexic Pupils with their Christmas Revision

Bambi Gardiner from Oaka Books shares her top ten tips to ensure your dyslexic pupils nail their revision over the holidays without ruining Christmas.

by Bambi Gardiner

19-11-2019

A Poem About Teaching, Where to Start?

Simon was asked to present a short keynote about life as a teacher. The same week he was teaching the kids that poems are great for sharing a personal, emotive short story. So he decided to write a poem about what teaching means to him.

by Simon Hunt

18-11-2019

Parental Engagement

We were invited into our daughter's class to join in a lesson to encourage parental engagement. Here's how it went...

by Rhiannon Challenger

15-11-2019

High Expectations

I am the kind of person who has “high expectations” of myself (and, to a lesser degree, others). I have always viewed this as a virtue. I strive for the best in all that I do and therefore I am being the best I can be. Aren’t I?- Cate Knight.

by Cate Davies

15-11-2019

Mindset of a Leader- Pt.2

Here is the second part of Gemma Sanchez’s blog on leadership and SLT.

by Gemma Sanchez

15-11-2019

Should we take more notice of learners’ feedback of our lessons?

Is it time to alter the damaging habit of overlooking learner-feedback and time to start consistently asking what our learners consider to be valuable components within lessons? Fabian Darku discusses what he learns from his students.

by Fabian Darku

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Recap, recoup, remember

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The Unconquerable Mountain

What Does Good Mean Anyway…?

Primary Pupils Win Discovery Education Coding Gold Cup

Keeping Teachers Calm This Christmas

Growing a Growth Mindset Organically

Answering the WHY of your History Curriculum

A Letter to my NQT Self

3 Must-Haves to Make Revenue Using Your School’s Facilities

The Foot Shake

Helping your Dyslexic Pupils with their Christmas Revision

A Poem About Teaching, Where to Start?

Parental Engagement

High Expectations

Mindset of a Leader- Pt.2

Should we take more notice of learners’ feedback of our lessons?

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Thinking Outside the Box

Recap, recoup, remember

‘It Does What it Says on the Tin’

The Unconquerable Mountain

What Does Good Mean Anyway…?

Primary Pupils Win Discovery Education Coding Gold Cup

Keeping Teachers Calm This Christmas

Growing a Growth Mindset Organically

Answering the WHY of your History Curriculum

A Letter to my NQT Self

3 Must-Haves to Make Revenue Using Your School’s Facilities

The Foot Shake

Helping your Dyslexic Pupils with their Christmas Revision

A Poem About Teaching, Where to Start?

Parental Engagement

High Expectations

Mindset of a Leader- Pt.2

Should we take more notice of learners’ feedback of our lessons?

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