Over the past few years I’ve repeatedly said, “We cannot recruit our way out of this crisis”. What is currently a significant problem for many schools, recruiting and retaining high quality teachers, is getting worse and will continue to do so. The problem is most acute at a secondary level. Continue reading
On Friday I will be part of a group from Headteachers’ Roundtable who will be meeting with Amanda Spielman HMCI and Sean Harford, Ofsted’s National Director, Education (thanks to both in advance for their time). Discussions will no doubt range far and wide but the curriculum will undoubtedly be part of the debate. Continue reading
The year’s started and there’s a more uncertain feel to it than most. The new examinations system and associated point scores has produced the predicted turbulence, in reality and people’s minds. Continue reading