Guided reading... I just don't get it!
The title of this blog may be a little misleading. It should read I don't get it yet. I understand that this practice can be very...


Making Lessons Outstanding - ATL CPD
I think all teachers aspire to be outstanding practitioners but what exactly does that look like? The standards seem to be set by Ofsted,...


Just Do It!
On 21 May 2016 I attended the Learning First conference in Sheffield, organised by Dame Alison Peacock. This was a 'grassroots' movement...


SEND in mainstream - ATL Teacher Training Conference
The session at the ATL Teacher Training conference really made me think about the behaviours of children in the classroom. The practical...