Elton John once sung that, “Sorry, seems to be the hardest word.” I’ve always disagreed with this thought, to me – over 19 years of teaching, saying it is incredibly…
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Category Archives: Education
This post is on a theme I am witnessing more and more in education, especially – in my experience and those that colleagues around the country have shared with me,…
Unfortunately, I am off work at present (due to an operation) and so have had some time to consider this piece. I had numerous ideas (which I may still write…
There’s always someone to blame isn’t there? I’ve used these two cartoons in various presentations to highlight the problem that teachers face, with rising expectations and pressures rarely does a…
This week for many colleagues has seen a return to school, with children coming into pristine, pimped schools – or building sites where promised building work has not been completed…
This is the blog I have been threatening for a while now; it’s in response to my visit to LPS just before half term as part of the ITL Big…
Aspiration is one of the key elements of any school (just look at their prospectuses and websites!) but after listening to World Champions Mark Foster and Katy Sexton – as…
In line with the title of this blog this is not a long piece, or too detailed. However, I just had to write after the amazing day I witnessed today…
Before reading this post, I’d ask that you watch this poem first ‘Lost Generation’ which I first saw when it was shared by Ian Gilbert, but was reminded of again…
For many Year 6 children this half term week is a moment of blessed relief as they truly end (probably) the most stressful time of their primary school lives –…
