Every now and again a report comes out that turns me into a nodding dog. They tend to be the ones that confirm my experiences or more honestly my biases. Add to that a Department for Educations consultation that feels in part confused and you have some great material for a blog post.
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Working in a cross phase Trust means we are better placed than most to understand and build a pupil’s learning journey going all the way from early years to Sixth Form. A number of staff are now working with each other, across the phases, to take transition to a different level. No longer a series of activities or events – part marketing, part social and part learning – but a coherent curriculum plan from Early Years to Year 8 and beyond. Continue reading
The strength of feeling I have against the EBacc interests me. As mentioned before it is my line in the sand, the issue that would cause me to walk away from education after thirty years. It’s certainly not about the subjects included within it, they are all great, and it’s not simply the subjects excluded from it, they’re great as well. Continue reading