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NQT Newly Qualified Teacher First Steps

My First Day as an NQT

My First Day as an NQT Right, the first day of the job. Finally, I’m actually a teacher. Nervous, Bit nervous. Very nervous actually. I wish this traffic would hurry...

My First Day as an NQT

My First Day as an NQT Right, the first day of the job. Finally, I’m actually a teacher. Nervous, Bit nervous. Very nervous actually. I wish this traffic would hurry...

Transition from Primary School to Secondary School

Transition from Primary School to Secondary School

Transition from Primary School to Secondary School So, SATs are over, and the next big step for Year 6 (apart from catching up with any foundation subjects that took a...

Transition from Primary School to Secondary School

Transition from Primary School to Secondary School So, SATs are over, and the next big step for Year 6 (apart from catching up with any foundation subjects that took a...

Primary School Maths Results Infograph

Primary School Maths Results Infograph

Primary School Maths Results Infograph A maths infograph, looking at the expected standards, gender differences in KS2 SATs results, trends in international maths and changes in maths results in the...

Primary School Maths Results Infograph

Primary School Maths Results Infograph A maths infograph, looking at the expected standards, gender differences in KS2 SATs results, trends in international maths and changes in maths results in the...

phonics in reading and writing

(Not another) Blog about Phonics

Many, me included, have plenty to say about phonics. My Twitter feed regularly features links to blogs on the subject of phonics. These cover a wide spectrum of views, from...

(Not another) Blog about Phonics

Many, me included, have plenty to say about phonics. My Twitter feed regularly features links to blogs on the subject of phonics. These cover a wide spectrum of views, from...

From Sausages to SATS - From Industry to Education

From Sausages to SATS - From Industry to Education

From Sausages to SATs – From Industry to Education So, how does a manager of a TESCO supermarket become a headteacher in a primary school? When I was younger, if...

From Sausages to SATS - From Industry to Education

From Sausages to SATs – From Industry to Education So, how does a manager of a TESCO supermarket become a headteacher in a primary school? When I was younger, if...

The Challenges faced by an Associate Head

The Challenges faced by an Associate Head

The Challenges Faced By an Associate Head in a Primary School During my career in education, I have been fortunate to work in some wonderful schools alongside talented teachers and...

The Challenges faced by an Associate Head

The Challenges Faced By an Associate Head in a Primary School During my career in education, I have been fortunate to work in some wonderful schools alongside talented teachers and...