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“The Curriculum is the new progress model” explained.

February 15, 2021 by Jenny

The thinking that now dominates expectations of the assessment of achievement originated in this statement first made in 2014 by Christine Counsell and Michael Fordham.  At the time they were seeking ways to describe progress post 2014, when … [Read more...] about “The Curriculum is the new progress model” explained.

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Don’t forget the Transparency Lever to recovery!

September 1, 2020 by Shelly

As August turns to September, and teachers approach a new academic year, there can be few who think it will be just like any other. The Pandemic changed all that with the enforced Lockdown since March and the inevitable closure of schools to many of … [Read more...] about Don’t forget the Transparency Lever to recovery!

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Rebuilding the learning post C-19 Lockdown

August 21, 2020 by Shelly

Recovering the good learning  habits and closing the gaps in their understanding. The start of the new academic year for teachers and pupils alike,  will be like no other! Whilst “catching up” will undoubtedly be a priority in-year, the immediate … [Read more...] about Rebuilding the learning post C-19 Lockdown

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Post Covid-19- Moving into a Recovery Programme

June 19, 2020 by Jenny

In March 2020, almost without warning, life changed completely for all as a result of the Covid -19 Pandemic. The situation that ensued can only be described as "social disorder" as Lockdown Measures taken by the government  came into effect, and the … [Read more...] about Post Covid-19- Moving into a Recovery Programme

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2019/20 New Year New Challenges!!

September 5, 2019 by Shelly

Welcome back to a new term and a whole new academic year in which politicians are promising more money (again) and Ofsted have a new agenda for inspecting schools. Amanda Speilman is determined her changes will have the impact that she envisions, … [Read more...] about 2019/20 New Year New Challenges!!

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A plea from the heart! (For all the children starting school this September.)

September 4, 2018 by Jenny

4th September 2018 Today my elder grand daughter , Alice, will experience her first day in Reception. She was born in March 2014, the year that the “new” National Curriculum came into being in September. When she was three months old I was asked … [Read more...] about A plea from the heart! (For all the children starting school this September.)

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Creating the Conditions for Deep Learning

June 20, 2017 by Jenny

New training available from Inspir.ed In her report (November 2016, Teaching Schools Council)  Dame Reena Keeble cited the research she engaged in to determine key features of Effective Primary Practice which states clearly the importance of … [Read more...] about Creating the Conditions for Deep Learning

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Mind the gap! Busting the progress myth.

June 20, 2017 by Jenny

Are you informed about tracking pupil progress? “We do what we can to make sense of learning and give it value. Learning is complicated and when we try to simplify it and reduce it to some kind of code for recording purposes we begin to lose the … [Read more...] about Mind the gap! Busting the progress myth.

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Thinking deeper learning, expert learners!

November 22, 2016 by Jenny

High Quality Provision in Mastery Classrooms - creating expert learners!   What we as educators understand to be the key aspects of high quality teaching has not changed but the curriculum has. It is now standards based, and to provide … [Read more...] about Thinking deeper learning, expert learners!

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My (personal) Response to the Primary Assessment Inquiry

October 17, 2016 by Jenny

The Primary ASSESSMENT INQUIRY is underway. We have been asked as professionals to respond to the Commission by Friday 28th October. You have to go online and send a written submission,  and I thought you might like to see mine. My biggest problem … [Read more...] about My (personal) Response to the Primary Assessment Inquiry

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“The Curriculum is the new progress model” explained.

The thinking that now dominates expectations of the assessment of achievement originated in this … [Read More...] about “The Curriculum is the new progress model” explained.

Don’t forget the Transparency Lever to recovery!

As August turns to September, and teachers approach a new academic year, there can be few who think … [Read More...] about Don’t forget the Transparency Lever to recovery!

Rebuilding the learning post C-19 Lockdown

Recovering the good learning  habits and closing the gaps in their understanding. The start of … [Read More...] about Rebuilding the learning post C-19 Lockdown

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How do we ensure the assessments we make this year REALLY support the children’s learning?

This NEWSLETTER  is a very special one, as in it I seek to lay out some solid foundations and guidance on how school leaders might usefully  be … [Read More...] about How do we ensure the assessments we make this year REALLY support the children’s learning?

Reset, recover rebuild for 2020/21

RESET, RECOVER, REBUILD- a think piece for leaders in primary schools. With the new school year on the horizon, schools are looking ahead and … [Read More...] about Reset, recover rebuild for 2020/21

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