Jonathan KayOct 8, 20194 minWhat To Do When You Want To Leave TeachingWhether entering the infamous NQT year (with 1 in 7 dropping out during this year), or an experienced teacher who has seen it all, most t...
Jonathan KaySep 18, 20193 minInitial assessment in English - a different approachWe've all heard the transition day assessment horror stories - a sprightly bunch of 11 year old students head up to their local Secondary...
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...
Will CowellJul 8, 20194 min'The hallowed uplands of progress are not so neatly measurable'As society and employment evolve at breakneck pace, educational revolution must follow, writes Will Cowell Most of us have seen the video...
Jonathan KayMay 29, 20195 minNQT without a role? Top tips to plan next stepsHaven't found a role for September yet? Don't worry - there are lots of options Final PGCE assignments are handed in, goodbyes are shared...
Jonathan KayMay 17, 20193 minEffective Feedback - Why Less Is More'Marking has evolved into an unhelpful burden for teachers, when the time it takes is not repaid in positive impact on pupils’ progress' ...
Jonathan KayMay 16, 20192 min An Introduction to the Blog'Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on' - Louis L'Armour Hello there and welcome to my blo...