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Practising the Bit You Are Bad at
I remember sitting in a windowless training suite back in 2014, nodding politely while a consultant in a slim-fit suit explained exactly...
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Teaching Outside Your Specialism
I remember sitting in a windowless departmental meeting ten years ago, staring at a glossy, twenty-page “Curriculum Implementation Guide” that promised a...
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The Complete Guide to Leading a Department
If you pick up any “complete guide to leading a department” from a major educational publisher, you’ll likely find a glossy, step-by-step...
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Tutor Time With a Purpose
I remember sitting in a windowless meeting room in 2014, staring at a glossy PowerPoint presentation that promised a “revolutionary, holistic approach...
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Alternative Provision and Getting Pupils Back
I remember sitting in a sterile, windowless meeting room during a Tuesday afternoon briefing, listening to a consultant in a sharp suit...
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The Complete Guide to Your First Year Teaching
If you’ve spent any time on LinkedIn or browsing through expensive teacher training blogs lately, you’ve probably been bombarded with a “complete...
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Settling a Pupil Who Arrives in February
I remember sitting in a departmental meeting ten years ago, staring at a glossy, thirty-page “Induction Handbook” that had cost the school...
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Ten Years and Good Feedback
I remember sitting in a windowless seminar room during my first year as a middle leader, nodding politely while a consultant in...
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Cover Work That Is Not a Wasted Hour
I remember standing in the department office at 7:45 AM, staring at a stack of “comprehensive” cover booklets that had been printed...
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Exclusion Process and Its Alternatives
I remember standing in the corridor outside my Year 9 classroom, the smell of damp coats and floor polish heavy in the...
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