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What is it about education in our country that values our teachers so poorly, asks Vic Goddard
With Justine Greening now settled in at the Department for Education, Vic Goddard puts forward some suggestions for the tasks she ought to prioritise...
Ask young people for their opinion, by all means – but never, ever lie to them about the extent of their influence
It may have been a touch too polite for some – but the headteachers’ protest march on 28 September couldn’t have meant more to those who participated...
If your uniform policy is consistent, up to date and clearly communicated, says Vic Goddard, there's no reason why enforcing it should make the front page...
You'll find yourself getting agitated at some of the things you read, and nodding with others, but it could be one of the best investments of precious free time that you ever make
Looking after young people’s mental health has to be a priority for schools – and this should include realising that the adults who work with them sometimes struggle, too, says Vic Goddard...
It’s a school’s job to build relationships that help that happen
However you manage it, I think it’s vital for all of us to have moments when our work at school is not at the forefront of our minds
Activity passports for students isn’t a bad idea – especially if you use them to celebrate those young people who quietly do the right thing…
Excluding a challenging student must always be our last resort, says Vic Goddard – but as external support becomes harder to access, the point of no return is getting closer...
For 2017, we could all do better, starting with those in power
You can’t please all of the people, all of the time – but stop the press: as a school leader, it can sometimes feel impossible to please any of ‘em, ever...
Left to their own devices, even the most able students can struggle with revision – which is why it’s our job to guide them every step of the way...
Life isn't easy for today's Y11s, concedes Vic Goddard – but we should be careful that our well-intentioned support and interventions don't inadvertently make things even harder...
Between funding and workload, after-school extras can be a real strain on resources – but they're essential for staff and students alike, says Vic Goddard...
Behaviour management is an emotive and divisive topic – but ultimately, doesn’t everyone working in schools want the same thing, asks Vic Goddard...
... and with the prospect of six, school-free weeks ahead, Vic Goddard has been considering his options...
This year has been a real eye-opener for me, in terms of just how much I have relied on such data in the past to help target support for young people
No matter what is piled on the profession, there’s still plenty to be joyful about with life at the chalkface, if we remember to look for it, says Vic Goddard – #JustLetMeTeach
For a significant number of young people and their families, the prospect of a long break away from school can be a cause for anxiety, rather than celebration, says Vic Goddard...
A difficult year for teachers has shown once again in turbulent times we try to support each other wherever we can
When, if ever, can you authorise it, asks Vic Goddard
Good leaders work to protect staff from excess pressure – but no one can carry the full weight of our current accountability system on their own, says Vic Goddard...
Results matter, of course – but when school leaders play the league table game, they risk causing untold damage to the young people, and communities, they serve, says Vic Goddard...
If you don't make the effort to get to know all the young people you serve, then you risk letting them down when it counts, says Vic Goddard...
Amanda Spielman says much with which school leaders can agree – but Ofsted needs to acknowledge its part in creating some of the problems we face
We’ve all had enough of externally driven changes to what is required of us in schools – but that doesn’t mean we can’t make some adjustments of our own, says Vic Goddard...
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Explore the fascinating world of atomic structure with Dr Joanna Rhodes’ intriguing activities… “Nothing exists except atoms and empty space; everything else is opinion.”Democritus, 460-370BC Invite your students to follow the journey from Greek...
Explore the fascinating world of atomic structure with Dr Joanna Rhodes’ intriguing activities…
“Nothing exists except atoms and empty space; everything else is opinion.”
Democritus, 460-370BC
Invite your students to follow the journey from Greek...
Get students writing poetry, says Kate Clanchy, and they’ll soon develop the skills they need to...
It pains me to say it but after 22 years in education, I don’t think Ofsted...
Use effective feedback to maximise outcomes for learners, with these sound ideas from David Spendlove...
From Monday 7 to Friday 11 October help raise awareness of dyslexia in schools, support...
