Blogs

Making the Transition to Headship

New Silcoates Junior School headteacher, Ellen Moss, reflects on her experiences during the first year of her Headship.

by Ellen Moss

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Demand for Free School Meals Rises Sharply

Demand for free school meals rises sharply as the economic impact of Covid19 on families bites.

How do I Shine?

Stephen Holden continues his video series aimed at NQTs. Here he gives practical hints and tips to make sure NQTs shine at the application stage, during interview and when they have secured a post.

by Stephen Holden

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Will Any School Do?

When applying for your first teaching post it is easy to apply for every job out there, but will any school do? Stephen Holden begins his video series aimed at NQTs.

by Stephen Holden

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Space to Grow

'learning spaces, above all, should be flexible, fluid and learner focused.' In her latest blog, Cate Knight shares her vision for her classroom.

by Cate Davies

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Experience Set to Support Teaching and Learning

Discovery Education - the global leader in curriculum launched Discovery Education Experience to Support Teaching and Learning.

by Rhiannon Challenger

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Applying for Headship: Getting the Gig

Robert Lilley, School Inspector and former Head of Junior at Grammar School, Leeds, sets out what you need to do to secure your first Headship. He shares the approach you need to take and processes to follow, the experiences you will need, the questions to ask and what to expect.

by Robert Lilley

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Supporting The Whole Teacher

Discovery Education and NAHT Launch ‘Pathway’ – A New Online CPD & Wellbeing Programme for Teachers and School Leaders.

by Rhiannon Challenger

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WIN a copy of Maths Mastery Reasoning

Nexus Education have a copy of Maths Mastery Reasoning (KS1) and a copy of Maths Mastery Reasoning (KS2) by John Bee (@mrbeeteach) to give away.

My, Three Pillars of Behaviour

Whether you are an NQT or an experienced teacher and whether you are a SENCO, work in a SEMH school or have a 'regular' class, you will encounter difficult behaviour. Karl (MRMICT) shares how he deals with it.

by Karl (MRMICT)

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What is Global Warming?

Holly Neal from the Create Education Project explains the difference between global warming and climate change and how the Create Education Project will help students to understand more about their impact.

by Holly Neal

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When do we Forget how to Play?

In EYFS, children are encouraged and taught to learn through play but at what point does it stop? Do children 'grow up' too early? Cate Knight argues that all students should still play to learn and to have a healthy mental health.

by Cate Davies

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REF and Discovery Ed to Deliver Online Learning in Lebanon

Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund partners with Discovery Education to deliver high-quality online learning to thousands of refugees and vulnerable youth in Lebanon.

by Rhiannon Challenger

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Effective Teacher Input

Teacher input can be extremely effective in setting the pace of learning and guiding student's thinking when introducing them to new concepts, ideas and skills.

by Ben Cooper

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Unpopular Thoughts

'I am in no way ANTI research!! It is just that it isn’t the fail safe it is made out to be and there is enough flawed research out there for everyone!! Teaching is a craft which mixes research, skill, intuition and experience!' - Cate Knight.

by Cate Davies

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Resilience Video Series: Staying Connected and Stepping Out

This is the final video in iSpace Wellbeing's video series looking at resilience. In this video, we look at the importance of staying connected to others for better physical and emotional wellbeing.

by Paula Talman

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Resilience Video Series: Self-Regulation

The fourth video in iSpace Wellbeing's video series looking at, and learning about resilience. This week we look at Self-Regulation.

by Paula Talman

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What’s Next for Welsh Primary Schools?

Melanie Moore from Cornerstones analyses the Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Bill for 2021. She looks into what schools have to do and whether it will help with workload and wellbeing.

by Melanie Moore

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