Self-regulation: increasing the profile of teachers
Prior to teaching in England, I completed my teacher training in my hometown in Ontario, Canada. At the end of my teacher-training programme, I...
Part 1: Why I Wanted to be a Teacher
I knew without question that I wanted to be a teacher. I knew it without having to think about it. Without research, without a...
The work-life balance myth
I’m going to generalise here, but teachers work hard. They work hard because they want the best for their pupils, they work...
Four teacher tips for balancing your summer holidays the right way
It's that time of year, teachers everywhere can breathe a massive sigh of relief and enjoy a hard...
5 Back to School Tips for New (or returning) Teachers
We all know that phrase: "new year, new me" and September is the teacher's New Year. So with it rapidly approaching Back To School...
Key Stage 4: Reflections and Resolutions
Since results day I've been quietly reflecting on what worked and what I will do in the next academic year. To give some context,...
How to spook up your teaching this Halloween
Its officially Halloween month, you can’t go anywhere without bumping into scary skeletons and creepy costumes donning each and every shop you...
Wild, Wild West – the development of Multi Academy Trusts
I’m the CEO of a small MAT, currently two small secondary schools that were previously part of a hard Federation. My job...