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What is it about education in our country that values our teachers so poorly, asks Vic Goddard
Recent events have thrown into sharp relief just how precarious the recruitment situation in schools really is – and what we have do to manage it
... and with the prospect of six, school-free weeks ahead, Vic Goddard has been considering his options...
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...
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...
What’s the point of developing our young people as critical thinkers, if we refuse to take them seriously as soon as they turn informed opinions into action, asks Vic Goddard...
Not every New Year's resolution will be a good idea, but if we take things one step at a time, setting ourselves goals can improve our lives in profound ways...
Not every New Years resolution will be a good idea, but if we take things one step at a time, setting ourselves goals can improve our lives in profound ways, says Vic Goddard...
It’s important to not believe everything you read on social media, because lies have a tendency to travel much faster than the truth…
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...
This difficult school year has so far been full of contradictions and compromises, workplace risks and year group bubbles, reflects Vic Goddard – but we can get through it together...
Hard though the past few months have been, we should find time to also celebrate the good that’s come out of them, and make the most of the resulting learning opportunities...
Whatever we think ‘cultural capital’ should actually look like, if it excludes the mainstream, we’ll be doing our students no favours, says Vic Goddard...
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...
Our priority should be to help students learn and succeed, despite an uneven playing field – but we shouldn’t neglect the anxieties and concerns that affect our colleagues, says Vic Goddard...
When praising the outstanding work performed in our school communities during the pandemic, let’s not forget the comparatively unsung heroes without whom our schools would grind to a halt…
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 doesn’t seem right that a school’s safeguarding provision can go unaudited for as long as five years, says Vic Goddard – but changing that will mean having to rethink the role that Ofsted currently plays in the process…
Now we know what additional funding we have, is it enough? absolutely not, says Vic Goddard...
After the strangeness and distance of recent results days, a return to standard exam arrangements and triumphant celebrations would be welcome – though the likelihood of that still seems far from certain...
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
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...
Behaviour management is an emotive and divisive topic – but ultimately, doesn’t everyone working in schools want the same thing, asks Vic Goddard...
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…
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
For 2017, we could all do better, starting with those in power
It’s a school’s job to build relationships that help that happen
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 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...
Engaging, decodable books and activities aimed at older, novice readers… At a glance Starts with the most basic reading skills, introducing the initial sounds of the alphabet Closely follows standard phonics progression through sequential sets...
Engaging, decodable books and activities aimed at older, novice readers…
In this engaging geography unit, students will learn about the names and location of the continents and oceans of the world; develop global awareness by looking in detail at the...
Help KS1 and KS2 pupils improve their note-taking using these Cornell Notes templates. Free to download, they can help children’s learning in foundation subjects such as geography, RE, and history. Developed by...
Help KS1 and KS2 pupils improve their note-taking using these Cornell Notes templates. Free to download, they can help children’s learning in foundation subjects such as geography, RE, and history.
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Sarah Eastaff outlines how schools can benefit from participating in the NT’s New Views programme...
Grit, determination and hard work are all important to becoming a champion in your field –...
Ben Dunford of Firefly Learning suggests some ways of improving motivation and engagement among your...
Neil D’Arcy-Jones looks back on what turned out to be a relentlessly intensive, yet instructive year...
