Workload reduction isn’t one thing; it’s different things to different people. Planning, marking, data and making resources could be a burden or a core part of their professional work; it may vary depending on the level of collaboration and extent of autonomy allowed. Continue reading
There’s something slightly irritating about organisations lining up to tell schools and school leaders what we could do to reduce workload. I’m not a fan of the working group, subsequent report or poster approach to reducing workload; not convinced a video is going to do it for me either. Always better to remove the plank in your own eye before trying to remove the splinter in someone else’s. Continue reading
The title is a statement; arguably it should be more of a question. These would be the 5 key papers I think all teachers – from ITT to Headteachers – should read. Others may disagree; feel free to suggest alternatives. Having read them there is a a need to discuss with others; collaboratively develop your depth of understanding and then work hard at implementing within the classroom and staff room until they are systemic or fluent. Continue reading