Fri Nov 2020 by jaynecarter
Tag: Nexus Education Blogs
Wed Nov 2020 by bradsmith
Different Cyber Threats: how can teachers protect themselves and their students
Brad Smith from turnonvpn.org looks into different types of cyber threats facing teachers and how they can protect themselves and their students.
Fri Oct 2020 by alisonwoodrow
Equality for the SEN Learner and the Power of EdTech
2020, of course, has brought a rapid rise in technology-centred learning. We’ve embraced technology like never before - but this has brought a number of challenges, not least for SEND students- Alison Woodrow.
Fri Oct 2020 by playforce
How to Fund your Playground Project
Raising money for a playground project takes a lot of commitment and it’s hard to know where to start. That’s why we, at Playforce, have put our top resources together in one place for you.
Fri Oct 2020 by cateknight
Fuelling Teachers
CPD- The inset days spent in the school hall completing mandatory training before embarking upon a one size fits all... Cate Knight shares how she found it useful.
Fri Oct 2020 by raquelfernandez
Internationalization in Innovation Processes
The pandemic has put the education sector in a challenging position. We are facing, in school, an unexpected situation that we were not ready for. Raquel Fernandez writes how they have been adapting in Catalonia, Spain.
Wed Oct 2020 by cateknight
Authenticity, Self Care and Kindness
How many of us have heard colleagues offer help with the phrase “if there’s anything I can do Just ask”? How many of us actually do? Cate Knight.
Fri Oct 2020 by cateknight
What's love got to do with it?
Cate came from a secure home filled with love, but what if a child in your care didn't have that? What if they can't take criticism? What if they shudder when someone raises their voice?
Fri Oct 2020 by cateknight
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.
Fri Oct 2020 by karl
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.
Fri Oct 2020 by cateknight
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.
Fri Sep 2020 by cateknight
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.
Fri Sep 2020 by melaniemoore
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.
Fri Sep 2020 by cateknight
At the Heart of it
School is back, new routines are being figured out, but what has changed? Cate Knight reflects on how time and wellbeing are still major triggers for teachers.
Fri Sep 2020 by paulatalman
Resilience Video Series: Self Awareness
Resilience or 'bounce-back-ability' is definitely needed right now. As children begin to return to school, iSpace Wellbeing has created a video series to help with resilience.
Fri Aug 2020 by nadinefinlay
The Prepared Environment
Nadine has been preparing for September. She's adapted over the years and now has a tested method on how she sets her classroom up. She shares how and why her class has a particular order and ethos.
Thu Aug 2020 by cateknight
The Unknown
Cate Knight asks us how willing we are to allow ourselves to grow and learn as we enter a new 'normal' in our classrooms following the pandemic.
Fri Aug 2020 by emilymccabe