There is nothing quite like the O-word to send the shiver down the spine of a school or adrenaline pumping through its veins. Whilst the #5MinOfstedPlan can’t guarantee an outstanding outcome it can help ensure that you are well prepared for that phone call. Don’t fall foul of the old saying, “I didn’t plan to fail but I did fail to plan.” No school wants to get caught out. Continue reading
The beginning of many school years often starts with an analysis of the previous year’s results. This can be a complex and time consuming business which can send a number of more “statistically challenged” teachers heading for a darkened room to lie down in. There is a balance to strike between having enough data to analyse in depth without “analysis for analysis” sake and the potential to miss the main learning points. Continue reading
The #5MinBehaviourPlan has been developed to help address the frustration that many teachers and staff, who work in schools, have with low level disruption. The background thinking and some more details to help you implement the #5MinBehaviour Plan can be found in the blog post, “Getting Behaviour Right: Research Plus Experience” by @LeadingLearner. Continue reading