Emma Turner, author of “Be More Toddler” and “Let’s Talk About Flex” and Research and CPD Lead for Discovery School’s Academy Trust share some of the things that work well when delivering online content, particularly longer sessions. No tech, just the sharing of practical tips that support content delivery.
Shortly after Midnight on 10 May 1996, Rob Hall and his team entered the Death Zone, they had 3117 vertical feet left to climb to reach the summit of Mount Everest. If everything went to plan they would be standing on the top of the world in twelve hours time. All of the group were experienced … Read more
Connection is everything in education, as it is in other industries, so why don’t we share more? I’m new to sharing. New to blogging and tweeting and to their endless benefits. Through the connection I have discovered in social media, I have found free resources, inspiration, opportunities to develop my vocation to write, the chance … Read more
Identity is a cultural buzzword that is used so frequently, it has become quite a vague and elusive concept. Descriptively, matters of identity include our likes and dislikes, personality, gender, nationality, prejudices, social groups, characteristics and many other things of personal uniqueness. Whilst all of these things shape our understanding of who we are, they … Read more
‘Is that all ok?’ my line manager asked, smiling. ‘Yeah of course! No problem at all!’ I replied, brightly. Too brightly. My mask of a tight smile didn’t slip until I got back to my office, strategically hanging my coat over the in-cut window, calmly setting out a bottle of my favoured sparkling water, steadily … Read more
Does every child need someone to fight their corner? Rita Pierson certainly thought so… Now before I begin, this isn’t a rant or finger-pointing. I’m as guilty as anyone. In fact, it was only on reflection – after hearing a keynote this year – that I became fully conscious of just how easy it is … Read more
In the white light of a Covid lockdown, perhaps we realise this. The need to touch another person in some small way. physically, emotionally and mentally never goes away. And our need to connect as social animals is what makes us human. To paraphrase Donne, “No man (or woman, for that matter) is an island.” … Read more
Everyone tells you that collaboration is the key to unlocking the success of the team. But you hate it. Too often collaborations end up being a gathering where everyone one moans about the world and there is no serious, focused collaboration – A coffee morning collaboration, it may be socially beneficial but is ultimately a … Read more
One half term down, five to go. I wrote my original list for Teacher Toolkit back in 2018 but it’s time for a revamp, especially under current circumstances. We need to reflect and look towards the rest of the year ahead with the goal of making it to July with your sanity, health and work-life … Read more
The tantalising promise of new beginnings, fresh as the crisp first page of your recently purchased notebook in the first CPD session of the year, are irresistible, particularly if you have ambitions to make this year count in your journey to school leadership. The start of a new school year, or even a new school … Read more