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School Peer Review Beats High Stakes External Inspection

In its 30 years of operation Ofsted has been painfully slow to embrace reform by moving towards greater emphasis on school self-evaluation. Graham Handscomb argues that the era of peer review has arrived and trumps outmoded adversarial inspection.

19 Sep
Graham Handscomb

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Learning From Productive Failure

By Manu Kapur, Professor and Chair of Learning Science and Higher Education, ETH Zurich

13 Sep 2021
24mins
Manu Kapur

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Has Technology Damaged Students’ Social Development?

Amy Mercer, Newcastle College, argues that younger students have lost the skills for social interaction

13 Sep 2021
24mins

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It’s Time For The UK Government To Get Real About Digital Technology

Barry Mansfield rails at the government's disinterest in embracing the digital skills that our young people need.

22 Aug 2021
24mins
Barry Mansfield

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School Peer Review Beats High Stakes External Inspection

19 Sep

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Learning From Productive Failure

By Manu Kapur, Professor and Chair of Learning Science and Higher Education, ETH Zurich

13 Sep

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Has Technology Damaged Students’ Social Development?

Amy Mercer, Newcastle College, argues that younger students have lost the skills for social interaction

13 Sep

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It’s Time For The UK Government To Get Real About Digital Technology

Barry Mansfield rails at the government's disinterest in embracing the digital skills that our young people need.

22 Aug

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Women Stranded On The Shores Of Science

Maria Rossini, Head of Education at the British Science Association (BSA), offers some practical suggestions on ways to bridge the gender gap in STEM.

22 Aug

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Tread Carefully In The Edtech Sweetshop

EdTech can play a transformative role in learning but schools must be careful to avoid becoming overwhelmed by choice, says James Hoyle, assistant headteacher and EdTech lead at Skipton Girls High School

14 Aug

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The Fourth Literacy: Why Digital Literacy Is Just As Important As Reading, Writing, And Counting

Julie Adams gives us an overview of key research on digital literacy and the underpinning social issues.

14 Aug

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Kunskapsskolan – The Approach That Really Delivers Personalised Learning!

Graham Handscomb says that Personalised Learning is the holy grail of schools and educators. Yet despite decades of planning and noble intentions it can seem as elusive as ever. With the development of the Kunskapsskolan movement, originating in Sweden and now traversing the world, personalisation – putting learners at the heart of their own learning - is within reach.

29 Jul

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Help Your Children Respect Gender Equality Online

Dr Linda Papadopoulos, psychologist and Internet Matters ambassador, explains why stereotypes are having such an impact on young people

25 Jul

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The Early Career Framework Is Designed To Stop One Third Of New Teachers Leaving – Will It Work?

The ECF is hitting schools next term! Janice Fletcher, who leads the programme for Capita, shares her teaching philosophy and explains why tailored continuous professional development is so vital.

18 Jul

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Digital Assessment Is Key To Bridging The UK’s Digital Skills Gap

Peter Collison of RM gives his view about closing the skills gap and saving a 'lost generation'.

15 Jul

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Cultivating Leadership Presence and Resilience Through Mindfulness

A leader’s inner world needs as much attention and training as the ‘external’ skills of leadership, if they are to survive and be effective, argues Maggie Farrar.

1 Jul

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Teachers Are Appreciating A Broader Approach To Their Subject Matter

Inspiring students to love learning subjects is a tall order. But The PTI wants rich subject provision to be centre stage as Carolyn Roberts explains.

27 Jun

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One Britain One Nation Anthem Shows Flaws In The Government’s Music Strategy

Antony Copus reflects on the importance of singing in children's lives and the One Britain One Nation song

24 Jun

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Social Inclusion for Social Mobility – A New Way of Thinking

Editorial for the first issue of The Inclusion Journal. Sonia Blandford of the AFA explains why social mobility is important for vulnerable children

13 Jun

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A Student’s Perspective On Learning Online

How one student felt about lockdown and learning online

8 Jun

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Critical Race Theory: Why Unconscious Bias Training Isn’t Enough.

Education is key to the anti-racist fight. Alas, research suggests that racism is still deeply embedded in our school systems.

7 Jun

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Professional Development in Pandemic Times

Graham Handscomb suggests that the pandemic crisis has highlighted the need for more professional development rather than less, particularly for those working with the most disadvantaged students

2 May

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Featured

School Peer Review Beats High Stakes External Inspection

Learning From Productive Failure

Has Technology Damaged Students’ Social Development?

It’s Time For The UK Government To Get Real About Digital Technology

Most recent

School Peer Review Beats High Stakes External Inspection

Learning From Productive Failure

Has Technology Damaged Students’ Social Development?

It’s Time For The UK Government To Get Real About Digital Technology

Women Stranded On The Shores Of Science

Tread Carefully In The Edtech Sweetshop

The Fourth Literacy: Why Digital Literacy Is Just As Important As Reading, Writing, And Counting

Kunskapsskolan – The Approach That Really Delivers Personalised Learning!

Help Your Children Respect Gender Equality Online

The Early Career Framework Is Designed To Stop One Third Of New Teachers Leaving – Will It Work?

Digital Assessment Is Key To Bridging The UK’s Digital Skills Gap

Cultivating Leadership Presence and Resilience Through Mindfulness

Teachers Are Appreciating A Broader Approach To Their Subject Matter

One Britain One Nation Anthem Shows Flaws In The Government’s Music Strategy

Social Inclusion for Social Mobility – A New Way of Thinking

A Student’s Perspective On Learning Online

Critical Race Theory: Why Unconscious Bias Training Isn’t Enough.

Professional Development in Pandemic Times

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