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Issue 8 - Primary Leadership Today

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Up against it: Deck the halls – Ofsted’s here

There is never a good time for Ofsted to drop in. Every week has its problems and very few, if any, normal ones exist. But how would you feel if your inspection fell just before your whole school was moving to a new building and right in the middle of Christmas parties? Tony Witte tells us his experience. 

  • 18 Nov 2007
  • 24mins
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Tricks of the trade

Terry outlines the pitfalls of ICT lessons from his experience in education both as teacher and inspector.

  • 18 Nov 2007
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Manager’s Briefcase 6

News to me – summary of documents and legislation.

  • 18 Nov 2007
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Keeping up the non-specialist way

When I irst became a headteacher I found, like many others, that I was also to be in charge of ICT. It was the job no one else wanted.

  • 18 Nov 2007
  • 24mins
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Learning from assessment

Bill Boyle, Director of CFAS, University of Manchester, takes us through some professional development ideas and points for discussion to support teachers in addressing the focus on assessment for learning.

  • 18 Nov 2007
  • 24mins
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‘Power’ point?

What are the ‘secrets’ of good presentation, and how can you use PowerPoint effectively Terry Freedman draws some general conclusions from a few unfortunate experiences.  

  • 18 Nov 2007
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Manager’s Briefcase 5

Policies

  • 18 Nov 2007
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Bringing the Science Curriculum To Life

Is it possible to be creative with the science curriculum whilst maintaining standards and preparing children for SATs? Are we, as educators, guilty of teaching to the facts for too long in primary classes? Sandra Clement, headteacher of West Down School, describes how they meet the challenge.

  • 18 Nov 2007
  • 24mins
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Parent Partnership Services and Schools

Most schools will have worked with the parent partnership service. But how much do you know about it? This article describes some aspects of their role, with particular reference to their work with schools.

  • 18 Nov 2007
  • 24mins
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Meaningful Work

Children thrive on responsibility in school, so why not make this work meaningful to them Pay them for their efforts. Headteacher Iain Bendrey has done just that in his new school in Essex.

  • 18 Nov 2007
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