A whole new marking system

Posted by: Dawn Copping, Posted on: 23 February 2016 - Categories: Reducing teacher workload

Shaw Primary Academy in Thurrock implemented a new marking system that allowed teachers to check every book quickly and efficiently. Headteacher Dawn Copping outlines the straightforward changes she introduced to eliminate the need for teachers to mark books at home. …

Trialling new marking strategies

Posted by: Emma Thom, Posted on: 23 February 2016 - Categories: Reducing teacher workload

Plantsbrook School in the West Midlands has recently piloted a new marking strategy to help ensure that students are given high quality feedback. Deputy Headteacher Emma Thom explains how the new strategy is helping support teachers’ work-life balance.