Category: Advice for Teaching Professionals
Alastair Fielden 
12.09.17Autumn Colours: Seasonal Motivation For Writing
“To everything – turn, turn, turn, there is a season turn, turn, turn…” So sang The Byrds, in their 1965 version of Pete Seeger’s song. Which brings us to the turning of the season, when summer struggles to hold on before gracefully bowing down to the colours of Autumn’s majestic cloak. Words can tickle the … Continued
Kirsty Macfarlane 08.09.17How To Ensure That CPD Has A Lasting Impact
Having previously discussed the effects that ineffective Continued Professional Development (CPD) can have, it is also worth thinking about how to ensure that any training undertaken has a lasting impact as even the best CPD can be rendered useless if it is not applied or monitored properly. How, then, can schools ensure that teachers receive … Continued
Kirsty Macfarlane 06.09.17How To Avoid The Pitfalls Of Ineffective CPD
CPD for teachers offers a multitude of benefits ranging from improving pupil interaction skills to ensuring that they stay up-to-date with industry developments. However, while Continued Professional Development can increase teacher motivation, ineffective training can have the opposite effect. With teacher retention at the lowest level it has been in a decade, it is important … Continued
connect_staff 05.09.17Updates From The Apprenticeship Levy Conference
Launched in April, it is hoped that the government’s new apprenticeship levy will offer a multitude of opportunities; however implementation of the new scheme has not been without its issues, with one in three employers claiming the day before it launched to be unaware of it and many more voicing confusion about how it would … Continued
Kirsty Macfarlane 25.08.17Supporting Pupils In The Transition From Primary To Secondary School
The transition from primary to secondary school can have a considerable impact on pupils’ lives. They will be facing many changes such as navigating their way around a new, often larger building, taking on new subjects and meeting new students. It is therefore unsurprising that 65% of pupils have stated that they feel anxious about … Continued
Kirsty Macfarlane 18.08.17What Should Pupils Do If They Fail Their GCSEs?
With exam results rapidly approaching, the next week is sure to be a stressful time for pupils who have recently taken their GCSEs. However, failing an exam is not the end of the world. There are many options available to students if they don’t obtain their desired marks. Talk to the school The first step … Continued
Kirsty Macfarlane 16.08.17Everything You Need To Know About The New GSCE Results
It is estimated that the Government has spent nearly £400,000 on publicising the new GCSE system. However, there is still confusion as to exactly what these changes are and the impact that they will have on pupils who are waiting to receive exam results next week. Read on for answers to common questions that parents … Continued
Kirsty Macfarlane 09.08.17Do You Know A Child That Suffers From Maths Anxiety?
What is maths anxiety? “I hate maths!” is not an uncommon sentiment to hear in any classroom. However, studies have shown that maths anxiety is a real condition that goes far beyond pupils simply not enjoying working with numbers. Defined by Mark Ashcraft as “a feeling of tension, apprehension, or fear that interferes with math … Continued
Kirsty Macfarlane 17.07.17Introducing connectEd
We’re delighted to introduce connectEd, our brand new online tutoring service which offers curriculum classes in a click. ConnectEd is an online platform allowing parents to easily login and connect with a qualified tutor who will assist their child in catching up with vital parts of the curriculum or help them to gain a head … Continued
Kirsty Macfarlane 17.07.17An Easy Way To Improve Teacher Performance
Studies at Yale University have shown that virtual reality training leads to enhanced performance when faced with a real environment. This is why professional training for doctors, military personnel and even astronauts uses simulations to enhance skills and produce better results. We believe that schools should be able to enjoy the benefits that this innovative … Continued
