Monthly Archives: November 2018

The Snow Report: Who sank the (reading) boat? A sad tale of academi…: I am writing this blogpost in Syracuse, New York, where I have just had the great pleasure of being part of the second annual R…

Originally posted on Chris Eyre on Teaching:
I am currently reading a lot and writing a little about teacher retention. Having  used the 2015 NFER report ‘Should I stay or should I go? to underpin chapter 2 of my book ‘The…

Originally posted on Filling the pail:
Misty, Brian and Robyn entered the dark wood. “I’m scared,” said Misty “Are there monsters here?” asked Brian. “Yes,” said Robyn. “They are all around us. They are… decodable readers!” Brian jumped. Misty ducked.…

Originally posted on razorbladeinthecandyfloss:
This is a quick read, and full of sound advice on leadership within schools.  The things from this book that I particularly want to remember and act on are: Think of your colleagues first and foremost…

Originally posted on teaching personally:
There are occasionally times when specific events give rise for a little educational optimism. The change of heart at OFSTED regarding the use of data in inspections is one such, which I have mentioned before.…

There’s little doubt in my mind that my English teacher, Roy Birch was the best teacher I had at school. Mr Birch became my teacher in what is now known as Year 10. I was part of the first ever… … Continue reading →

Let’s start with a quick multiple-choice test about multiple-choice tests: when designing them, should you a) avoid using complex questions, b) have lots of potential answers for each question, c) all of the above or d) none of the above? … Continue reading →