How will we assess student progress in secondary schools in the new world? These slides are part of our thinking with senior and middle leaders to create an assessment model which will really capture learning rather than just generate numbers or levels. The three part cycle: 1.TEACHER INPUT, 2.ASSESSMENT, 3.MASTERY & PRACTICE are an attempt to allow students … Continue reading Life beyond levels – the assessment cycle
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Simplifying assessment
How will we assess student progress in secondary schools in the new world? Whether we are talking about KS2/KS3 assessment, use of data in schools or marking workload, it seems we are stripping back to the essentials in order to focus on the right things and protect our colleagues from wasted time and energy. … Continue reading Simplifying assessment
The School Improvement Cycle
Awful to Adequate, Good to Great
19 950 words I learnt at school
We are trialling a really easy and quick idea in our starters with the potential for long term impact. Developing a wide and functioning vocabulary is essential not only for learning language for all-round academic success. Educational research shows that vocabulary strongly relates to reading comprehension, intelligence and general ability. As children learn to read, they … Continue reading 19 950 words I learnt at school
Pochettino and Pencil Cases
I have supported Tottenham Hotspur since I was 4 yrs old, and in that time they have wavered from also-rans to jostling with glory in the FA Cup to relegation. Their regular underachievement has helped remind me of my own humanity. As West Brom is to Frank Skinner and Adrian Chiles, so Spurs have been … Continue reading Pochettino and Pencil Cases
How much should bin men earn?
Let this brief story be an encouragement to us as we embark on a new half term! On Thursday morning of half term I was accosted by the bin man as I stumbled out late with my rubbish. As I trundled the black bin down the road to meet the swiftly retreating lorry I received a … Continue reading How much should bin men earn?
10 steps to turn the ship
In his book “Turning the ship around” L. David Marquet uses his experience as the captain of the nuclear submarine the Santa Fe, to redefine a different kind of leadership style. Being confronted with the worst performing submarine in the US fleet he watched at first hand as those he led blindly followed poor orders … Continue reading 10 steps to turn the ship
10 steps to turn the ship 1-5
This week we enjoyed a visit by Sir David Carter, now our Regional Schools Commissioner and soon to move to the role of National Schools Commissioner. When I worked in Bristol, I had the privilege of working with and learning from him. He is a friend with a mutual passion for cricket, Cirencester and improving … Continue reading 10 steps to turn the ship 1-5
Core Purpose
This weekend my oldest son Harry went to University to begin his course in music, specialising in piano. It was a BIG weekend for the family. There were mixed emotions – a great sense of the start of a new adventure for an 18 year old and a moment in time, but of course tinged … Continue reading Core Purpose
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