This year, I had the honour of being part of this amazing experience with a slot to present! Watch all the presentations from the popular #UKEdChat 2021 Online Conference that took place on Tuesday 8th …
-
-
End of Year Message to Pupils
In the Covid era gifts in schools are a no-no. Government regulations forbid the exchange of gifts amongst anyone in class so it was a little strange not being able to give my pupils end …
-
5 Tips To Help Your Child Change Schools Smoothly
Changing school can be a scary and daunting experience for a child but if dealt with in the right manner it can be an incredibly exciting time. Read on for five tips on how to …
-
My 6 Year Blogiversary!
WOW! 6 years and I still love this little baby as much as I did when I first started. One summer’s day 6 years ago, I decided I would create a blog to write about …
-
10 Ways to Motivate Your Child To Read
Motivating your child to read can be a hard task. As children grow and master the skill of decoding they will be able to open doors and be transported to magical places. This is something …
-
The Best Leaders in Education
If we look at leaders outside the context of education, we find people who inspire, have a vision, take risks, are passionate, strive for success, have high expectations and work hard. In education, it would …
-
Top Ten Tips for Teachers’ Wellbeing
Oh my GOSH! This year I had the honour to speak in the UkEdChat 2021 Online Education Conference! Such excitement and yes…some stress. As a speaker I opted for a 2min video to put my …
-
The Importance of Policies in Schools
Creating a policy within a school can be seen by many as a bureaucratic and overbearing task. To be honest it is but the real question is, is it worth it? In reality, as everyone …
-
10 Great School Corridor Displays
Walking into any school, one gets a feel of its vibe within the first few seconds. Displays are important as they communicate powerful messages about what is valued by the school community. They help to …
-
World Book Day Ideas
Why is World Book Day organized by UNESCO to promote reading widely observed on 23 April whereas in the UK it is celebrated in March? The reason that organisers in the UK & Ireland moved the observance to …
