How to make the most out of your lesson planning
This blog post is for all those new to the teaching game who feel as though structuring and planning each lesson is...
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...
The qualities of a tip-top teacher
Teachers, what would we do without them? Often we don’t understand the vitalness of these exceptional human beings until we are adults...
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...
How to survive the stress of exam season
As exam season looms in the not so distant future and our fun filled bank holiday break is now fading to...
Why promoting kindness in the classroom is a must
Kind words make the world go round. In fact, it has been proven that an environment where safety, kindness and understanding is...
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...
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...