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Issue 9.2

Leadership

It Doesn’t Have to Be Like This

Other countries are finding ways to nurture children in ways that have become completely foreign to current educational policies. It’s time to improve outcomes for our children and create the best future for all of us.

  • 13 Nov 2018
  • 24mins
  • Albert Aynsley Green
Leadership

Upping the Ante on Teacher Training: The Virtual Classroom That’s Just for Teachers

Accessibility to VR technology is transforming the opportunities for teachers to practise their craft at the highest level. Lorna Burrows from Immersive VR shows how a new initiative is training teachers of the future in the UK and beyond.

  • 13 Nov 2018
  • 24mins
  • Lorna Burrows
Leadership

Talking to Learn

Language and thought have been shown to be intrinsically linked, so it is crucial that children develop strong oral language skills. Heather Clements explores ways teachers can help learners develop the ability to express themselves effectively, along with their thoughts and ideas.

  • 13 Nov 2018
  • 24mins
  • Heather Clements
Leadership

Reinventing the School: Kingsley Leadership Academy and Education of the Future

Developing the leaders of tomorrow requires a radical shift in how education is approached. Arthur Carnazzi offers a profile of a new model of education that is transforming students lives and creating the leaders of tomorrow.

  • 13 Nov 2018
  • 24mins
  • Arthur Carnazzi
Leadership

Overcoming the Allure of Toxic Leadership

The current administrative environment seems to be a breeding ground for toxic leaders. Ian Craig makes connections to toxic leadership and accountability pressures, the changing education landscape and the fragmentation of the school system.

  • 13 Nov 2018
  • 24mins
  • Ian Craig
Leadership

Empowering Leadership

Empowering leadership can be a powerful way to motivate for employees, but it can also be perceived as burdensome. Dr Allen Lee shows how to find the balance.

  • 13 Nov 2018
  • 24mins
Leadership

Mapping Thinking Across a Trust

Creating visual representations of the thinking process can reveal a lot about how students are receiving and retrieving information. Hanna Miller shows how implementation of Thinking Maps across an entire School Trust is providing a framework for success in multiple areas.

  • 13 Nov 2018
  • 24mins
  • Hanna Miller
Leadership

Questioning and Reflecting: Becoming a Learning-Centred Leader

The key to successful leadership that really impacts learning outcomes lies in reflective practices. Peter Dudley outlines the skills and routines that the best leaders have in common.

  • 13 Nov 2018
  • 24mins
  • Peter Dudley
Leadership

Autism Difference, not Deficit

Providing support for students with autism can make a world of difference. Bob Lowndes from the Autism Education Trust shares his advice and practical tips on supporting children with autism in your setting.

  • 13 Nov 2018
  • 24mins
Leadership

Ofsted – Making Sense of the Changes

From September 2019, the way that Ofsted inspects schools could be changing to give less emphasis on exam results and more on the quality of education. Here we break down the implications of the changes.

  • 13 Nov 2018
  • 24mins