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Bedrock Learning

4 Reasons to try… Bedrock Learning Close the word gap and transform the culture of your school into a place where language matters… At a glance An aspirational and immersive curriculum Our online literacy and vocabulary curriculum, Bedrock Vocabulary, immerses students of all abilities from Y3 upwards in the academic Tier 2 language they need to succeed in school and beyond. […]

CPD for teachers – Build your staff’s professional arrogance Build the professional confidence of staff by discussing the weaknesses in your provision and giving teachers the power to change them...

Secondary schools in London – What works for those in the capital may not be as effective elsewhere The government should bear in mind that raising student aspirations and outcomes as part of a post-COVID levelling-up agenda may require different solutions to those that have proved successful in the capital…

Special measures and school improvement – How one secondary laid the foundations for future success From performing at well below national standards to exceeding them in just three years, Paul Cooper unpacks for us the successful improvement strategy adopted by Bishop Young Church of England Academy...

Attainment gap – Oxbridge-destined students need support, but not at the expense of others COVID-19 has highlighted the urgent need for a more responsive education system that takes account of every student’s needs – not just those among the academic elite, says Melissa Benn…

Character Education - Character development document produced by Bishop Young C of E Academy At Bishop Young C of E Academy, character development is both taught and caught through lessons and the constant modelling of our six ‘Bishop Characteristics for Character Development’. This 9-page document explains how these are bound together through regular reference to the acronym ‘BISHOP’.

Teaching science – 5 elements for engaging learning In the first of a new series from the Science Museum Group, STEM engagement trainer, Katherine Davis, shares some tips from the organisation’s ‘Creating Engaging Learning Experiences’ training session for educators...

Science practicals – Are your classroom experiments COVID-safe? Running secondary science practicals in the post-lockdown world is a big challenge, but with imagination and collaboration they’ll be able to continue, says Reece Broome...

LIYSF

4 Reasons to try… The LIYSF STEM Summer Camp The London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF), is a 15-day summer STEM programme for students aged 16+, held online and on-campus. At a glance 28 July to 11 August 2021, held at Imperial College London 14 nights’ accommodation in central London with all meals provided Applications invited now, participation fee £2,195 per student 1 | […]

Garden club – Our after school gardening club bloomed during lockdown Our parent-led school gardening project has brought our community closer...

Student engagement – 5 quick ways to speak with gravitas Compel your students to listen when you talk, with these tips from Robin Launder

7 steps to great non-fiction writing in KS3/4 Sharpen your students’ rhetorical skills and powers of persuasion with these concise pointers from Mr E...

COVID-19 lockdown and inequality – Which families need help the most? Dr Matt Easterbrook highlights the profound way in which socioeconomic circumstances have shaped families’ learning experiences during lockdown...

Student engagement – How can we make secondary pupils WANT to engage in lessons? Simply placing pupils in a learning environment isn’t enough to make learning happen, says Kevin Hewitson – so here's how to improve student engagement in the classroom...

Practical skills – Let’s end the sidelining of practical knowledge in schools After decades of neglect, educators and policymakers are belatedly realising just how important – and costly – the teaching of practical knowledge actually is…

Character education and resilience – What students can learn from Stoicism Character education informed by a philosophy of Stoicism can do much to help our students confront the challenges presented by the pandemic, says James Baggaley...

Romesh Ranganathan on teaching

Romesh Ranganathan on teaching – “You’re constantly judged” Adam W Hunter catches up with comedian and broadcaster Romesh Ranganathan to discuss his previous role as a teacher...

IRIS

Ed:gen is the next generation of MIS, but is it evolution or revolution? Management Information Systems relay some of the most important information from inside your school, but in recent years innovation in this area has been hard to find. IRIS has taken matters into its own hands with Ed:gen, the answer to the stagnant MIS market. At a glance Ed:gen is a cloud-based MIS designed for education […]

Louise Minchin’s schooldays – “I wanted to prove the school wrong” Louise Minchin loved school, but believes the most long-lasting lessons were learnt outside the classroom…

What is geography? – What defines this subject, and what’s the importance of setting a powerful curriculum? Mark Enser explains why the ever-growing scope of geography serves up some valuable lessons on the importance and purpose of a subject’s curriculum...

CPD for teachers – How ‘teacher educators’ can forge their own professional development path The desire among teachers to forge their own professional training path is inspiring, but that enthusiasm must be properly co-ordinated if they’re to succeed, says Nicola Brooks…

Supporting mental health in schools – Promoting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing How does mental health affect students in schools and what can school staff due to help? Find out here...

School leadership – Who would want to be a headteacher right now? The difficulties headteachers have had to contend with in the face of COVID-19 should result in a dramatic reappraisal of the expectations and demands currently placed on school leaders, says Melissa Benn...

Book reviews – 7 ways to turn your students into better literary critics Getting the tone and style right in literature essays can often be sticking point for even the brightest students, says Mr E – here’s how to empower your burgeoning literary critics…

COVID-19 Catch-Up Funding – Sample planning document developed by Bedford Academy Unsure where to start when it comes to making the best use of your school’s COVID-19 catch-up funding – or indeed the allocation of any other funds awarded at short notice? This four-page document sets out the three-tiered approach taken by Bedford Academy, detailing its identified priorities for spending and interventions in the context of […]

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