Curriculum Design 2: Specificity and sequencing I have just returned from a few days with my sister where we re-created a meal from our mother’s old handwritten recipe book, and Read More …

  The commitment of the new government in its manifesto to introduce a new entitlement for teachers to continuing professional development is to be welcomed. Likewise, is its commitment to Read More …

Whilst the reforms of the last three decades have undoubtedly had a positive impact within the English education system, they  have also led to worrying side effects. In particular, the Read More …

    I had a 28 year career working in schools. 14 of these were as a school leader, including 5 years as a headteacher of a secondary school in Read More …

We need real Community Schools (Part 1: the rationale) A priority for the next Labour Government should be real Community Schools, schools which genuinely live up to the principles implied Read More …

 Tears came to my eyes as I listened to Julia Waters describe the harrowing circumstances surrounding her sister Ruth Perry’s suicide following the coroner’s conclusion that it was caused by Read More …

Re-energise political education in schools and other settings Schools – and wider society – always transmit political messages. We do not have a choice about whether or not to educate Read More …

Engage student voice in shaping the nature of the pastoral care offered in schools   Starting the school day:   It is good to have a vibrant exemplar…   The Read More …

Rethinking Education: What we do and why we do it At Rethinking Education, we are passionate about improving educational outcomes for children and young people. We work in two ways: 1. Read More …

  On the 19th of December 2023, the Department for Education (DfE) published for consultation draft guidance for schools regarding Gender Questioning Children. The document is clear that schools and Read More …