Suzanne Coulson7 days ago4 minSame-same, but different: the more things change...My three-week honeymoon – also an opportunity to catch up on missed backpacking experiences – took place in Thailand, where my shiny new ...
Jonathan KaySep 12, 20194 minThey said what?! - The things we say to each otherRecently, I've been thinking about the language we use in schools (for example, how we communicate/ outline expectations), heavily sparke...
Jonathan KaySep 1, 20193 minEssential Tips For Newly Qualified TeachersSeptember is finally here. How has this happened? Surely, it was only yesterday that we were wishing students ‘good luck’ for exams and 5...
Jonathan KayJul 2, 20194 minInitial Assessment: vital starting point or more harm than good?I remember my first experience in an FE college well. It involved presiding over enrolment season in late August/ early September with to...
Jonathan KayJun 26, 20193 min5 ways to build relationships with ‘the re-sitters’ As an English teacher and leader in FE, I spend my time working with GCSE English and maths students who have achieved less than a grade ...
