Setting and growth mindset – are they really mutually exclusive?
At the start of half term, I read Debra Kidd’s blog post on setting and I’ve returned to thinking about it ever since, mainly for […]
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#Blimage challenge: Darth Vader, flow and learning
After seeing the #blimage hashtag on Twitter several times and wondering what on earth it was, I found Steve Wheeler’s blog post explaining the #blimage […]
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Users ask, they listen: introducing ClassDojo groups
One of the things I enjoy most about being a ClassDojo UK Community Lead is that they really do listen to the feedback from their […]
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My #summer10
I love this idea from Rachel Jones and knew I would have to join in. I don’t think I always do make the best of […]
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Subject responsibilities in primary: doing less and doing it better?
I read this post about subject specialisms in primary on Sunday and it inspired me to share how we have approached this in years 5 […]
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Coasting schools: more questions than answers
Since the definition of ‘coasting’ schools was released today, I feel like it’s created more questions in my mind than it’s answered. I’ve splurged them […]
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New challenges: ed tech columnist
I’m really chuffed to share that I’m going to have an ed tech column in The TES from September. Having the freedom to write about […]
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Exploring maths through a core text
Last week, we had our annual school carnival and this year it was linked to the book Leon and the Place Between. For two weeks […]
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You could have heard a pin drop: mindful maths
I’m really getting into the whole mindfulness movement and the benefits it can bring, both personally and, now, to the children I teach. Tomorrow, I’m […]
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Creating a vision
When I was interviewed for my subject leader roles, I was always asked to create presentations to share my vision for that subject or phase. […]
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