This is such a fun and quick read if you are interested in learning about a different take on communication styles and you can approach others and be heard. Read on if you want to be a ‘zookeeper’, the one who knows how to best communicate with all the animals in the zoo. Nigel Risner has an interesting view about…
September finds us teachers relaxed and ready to put into practice all those wonderful ideas we’ve had during the summer break. But before we know it, it’s December and all we’re try to do is get through a day at a time to reach that winter break. January then brings the beginning of a new year full of promise and…
This book, which was recommended by two colleagues of mine, was a true light of optimism, in the tunnel of despair surrounding teachers and schools. John Tomsett calls for all those involved in education to find the courage to develop a leadership-wisdom which emphasises love over fear and happiness over stress. Truly great schools don’t suddenly exist, they take time…
It’s in our nature, as human beings, to be in constant judgement of others. We constantly compare and contrast ourselves to those around us, checking out their actions and words and forming an almost instant conclusion about them. Many times when it comes to people we’ve known for years we may even subconsciously seek for affirmations that unknowingly justify our…
The National Curriculum Inclusion Statement states that teachers should set high expectations for every pupil, whatever their prior attainment. They should plan stretching work for those whose attainment is above the expected standard and plan lessons for pupils who have low levels of prior attainment. Lessons should be planned to ensure that there are no barriers to a child achieving…
The beginning of the school year is just around the corner and those long, lazy, summer days will be gone in the blink of an eye. However, before we all get sucked in by the manic school life whirlwind, let’s take a moment to set an intension for the year ahead and to think of ways we might find balance…
With school just around the corner, I’m sure many of you are thinking of planning the year ahead the best way possible. How is that…? By using the cutest planner possible of course! If that sounds like your cup of tea, keep reading for my top 5 picks of some of the cutest planners! 1. Bloom Teacher Planner This planner…
Who says going back to school needs to be boring. Get back into the groove with these super cute back to school nail ideas for teachers and parents. Take a look at some of my favourite school-themed manicures and share what your nails will be wearing on the first day of school, in the comments below! Which one will you…
The first few weeks of any academic are hectic, to say the least. Whether you’re a teacher who has many years of experience or is just starting out fresh, these tips will help you get to know your pupils in no time. Tip 1: Gather information Getting to know your pupils well, including their strengths and weaknesses, even before the school…
During teacher training, we were taught about different learning styles and how to best cater for our pupils whilst bearing those in mind. SEN intervention strategies focus on helping a child reach their maximum learning potential by catering to their individual needs and adapting teaching using: visual programs, coloured overlays, hands on practice and so on. Today, professional development for…
