Issue 9.6

Restoring School Accountability

The current accountability system for schools is ineffective and inhumane. Professor Colin Richards considers how we can fix the system and bring back trust as a guiding principle.

11 Jul 2019
24mins
Colin Richards

Leadership

Building a Brand New School at Zero Cost

Three Rivers Academy in Surrey needed a major upgrade, but they had no direct funding from local or central government. Mark Saint from Building Schools for Nothing shares their process of planning and delivering a state-of-the-art school that is rejuvenating the community.

11 Jul 2019
24mins
Mark Saint

Leadership

Creating a Values- Based Transition to Secondary School

Transitioning to secondary school is a challenging moment for most children. David Watson, OBE shows how his trust is looking at the big picture and prioritising the values that will allow children to succeed in secondary and beyond.

11 Jul 2019
24mins
David Watson OBE

Leadership

Multiplying Innovation and Success through Quality Learning Spaces

How can a deep-learning curriculum philosophy be visibly embedded in a school? Rob Carpenter explores the role of the learning environment in promoting curiosity, pedagogy and excellence.

11 Jul 2019
24mins
Rob Carpenter

Leadership

Soothing Sorrow: Supporting Grieving Teens

Grief can have a profoundly detrimental effect on teens’ performance, but Dawn Jotham has seen that effective support and understanding can help them go on to pursue their goals and help them reclaim the focus and determination they need to succeed.

11 Jul 2019
24mins
Dawn Jotham

Leadership

Purpose, Autonomy and Mastery: Motivating for Retention

Reuben Moore of Teach First looks at how giving teachers autonomy, supporting their development and enabling them to fulfil their sense of purpose can go a long way toward bringing out the best in teachers and getting them to stay on.

11 Jul 2019
24mins
Reuben Moore

Leadership

The ‘Wicked’ Problem of School Improvement

Is there actually a way to resolve the school improvement conundrum? Ben White argues that there is no perfect solution and the sooner we understand and accept that, the sooner we can make real improvements to the school experience.

11 Jul 2019
24mins
Ben White

Leadership

Excelling and Achieving with Growth Mindset

There are many benefits to be gained from a growth mindset, but it takes some effort for it to be implemented on a schoolwide basis. Jackie Beere, OBE highlights the essential strategies for making it a life-long habit.

11 Jul 2019
24mins
Jackie Beere

Leadership

Raising Aspirations through Careers Education

A new careers programme at Thistley Hough Academy in Staffordshire is giving students a combination of intense learning experiences, hands-on projects and new approaches. Julia Rogers explains how her school is raising student aspirations and changing their career prospects.

11 Jul 2019
24mins
Julia Rogers

Leadership

A Less Than Outstanding Trend

Schools are losing their outstanding rating, but why?

11 Jul 2019
24mins