MAKING A DIFFERENCE WHERE IT MATTERS!

We need to ensure that we target and reach those students who need us most. Our friends at OFSTED have produced some case studies identifying where schools have achieved great results using the pupil premium and published these great resources to help schools identify how they can learn and ensure that all young people achieve their potential.

HAPPY SUNDAY: Ten virtues for the modern age!

TEN STRESS BUSTERS!

However tough life is it's better to start each new day with a smile. 

I was sent this by my friends at the GOOD site. I know there is nothing here that you haven't heard before but here are GOOD's 10 stress busters for you to try...

THINK TEAM!

In a world where OFSTED strikes fear into the hearts of headteachers and teachers it is important to remember that the current short-term, and quick fix interventionist approach is not based on in-depth understanding of the research evidence about what works or a detailed understanding of the context and culture of schools, but on superficial data analysis and instant judgements which don't lead to sustainable lasting change or school improvement.

THE EDGE FOUNDATION: SIX STEPS FOR CHANGE!

The Edge Foundation published this important report last year and anyone who is passionate about learning and that children and young people should have access to a curriculum that blends the best of academic learning and technical learning should read this report.

SOMETHING TO MAKE YOU THINK!

"Young people today are three times as likely as their parents to be out of work. Yet many employers can’t find people with the right entry-level skills to fill their jobs." How do we close the gap?

COACHING COUNTS!

This is important stuff since we spend so much time doing things that have little impact on learning and student outcomes. We need to be constantly reviewing what we do and asking ourselves questions about what works!

TEACHING MATTERS BUT LEARNING COUNTS!

Interestingly, John Hattie's research suggests that only 30% of what makes a difference is in the hands of teachers.

LET'S FOCUS ON WHAT WORKS!

The great thing about research is that it tells us what works and importantly what doesn't work!
The Sutton Trust - EEF Teaching and Learning Toolkit reinforces John Hattie's work.

HAPPY SUNDAY: What a wonderful world!

 

"I see trees of green........ red roses too 

I see em bloom..... for me and for you 

And I think to myself.... what a wonderful world.

EEF TOOLKIT: WHAT ALSO WORKS WELL!

The Sutton Trust-EEF Teaching and Learning Toolkit is an accessible summary of educational research which provides guidance for teachers and schools on how to use their resources to improve the attainment of disadvantaged pupils.

The Toolkit currently covers 30 topics, each summarised in terms of their average impact on attainment, the strength of the evidence supporting them and their cost. These are the ones that also make a difference!

THIS SATURDAY, EAT CHOCOLATE!

I have been telling people for years about the importance of red wine, chocolate and exercise!

EDUCATION TO EMPLOYMENT: Designing a System that Works!

McKinsey have published this report, which everyone interested in education and skills should read.