National Professional Qualification for Headship: empowering leaders to make positive change in schools
Laura Fordham shares her experience of taking a National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH).
Professional Development
Embracing technology in school has changed how we teach
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Emma Darcy, Posted on:
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COVID-19 support, Professional Development, Remote education, Secondary schools
It's easy to say that the effective use of technology in schools should be a priority, but there is no "one size fits all" solution. Hear from an Ed Tech Demonstrator school about how they have embedded technology and developed a digital strategy.
Developing my career and improving my practice with a specialist NPQ
I’m excited to explore how my National Professional Qualification will directly impact my day-to-day practice. Discovering new strategies to combat truancy, low-level disruption, backchatting or even aggressive behaviour are always welcome in the classroom. I'm also aiming to become Head of Year so look forward to the opportunity to develop my career further through the NPQLBC.
Unlocking learning recovery through professional development
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Matt Hood, Posted on:
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COVID-19 support, Professional Development, Teachers' reflections
There are no shortcuts to accelerate learning recovery for eight million young people. Having an expert teacher in every classroom, well trained and continually improving, led effectively from the top is the best way to make sure that every pupil gets a great education. Which is why the National Professional Qualifications represent an exciting opportunity for teachers and leaders.
Six steps to successfully implementing the Early Career Framework reforms
Belinda Goodship is Subject Lead at Bedford Free School, which was part of an early roll-out of the Early Career Framework (ECF) reforms. In this blog, she shares her school’s experience of being part of that early roll-out, and her advice for how other schools can successfully implement an ECF-based induction this September.
Embracing the ABCs of our behaviour policy
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Tim Sullivan, Posted on:
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Professional Development, Pupil wellbeing and behaviour
“It will be interesting to find ways in which the schools can take a reciprocal approach to sharing good practice.”
Ashmole Academy headteacher, Tim Sullivan, writes about his school’s involvement in the DfE behaviour hub programme and the six values that underpin their behaviour policy.
The Early Career Framework reforms – something to get excited about
We all remember our first year in teaching. For any new teacher it’s a steep learning curve, and this year’s trainees have also had to face the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Jon Hutchinson writes about the Early Career Framework and how changes to statutory induction will help new teachers starting this September.
‘Maximum benefit in a straightforward way’: an Early Career Framework induction
From September 2021 all early career teachers will be entitled to two years of high-quality professional development, including the support of a mentor, as part of the Early Career Framework (ECF) reforms. Anna MacLeod, a teacher at Dyke House Academy part of the Northern Education Trust, shares her experience of this new programme of early career training and support.
Making the technology work for you: practical advice from an EdTech leader
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Ben Eccersley, Posted on:
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COVID-19 support, Professional Development, Remote education, School funding
Ben Eccersley is an EdTech leader at Outwood Academy Shafton in Barnsley. In this blog, he shares his practical advice for teachers using technology, as well as some tips for supporting families to play their part in remote education.
Schools have risen to the challenge, and so have parents
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Andrew Truby, Posted on:
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COVID-19 support, Primary schools, Professional Development, Remote education, Teachers' reflections
Executive headteacher Andrew Truby writes about how teachers and school staff have risen to the challenge of the new national restrictions and shares his top tips for supporting parents who are at home with their children.