First Day in your job as a NQT? Read on for our tips for success. Congratulations! After years of hard work, you have qualified and now it is time for you to embark on the first part of your teaching journey. As a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT), the first day in your ‘proper’ job can […]
Research by Wysa reveals that more than 8 in 10 teenagers are experiencing mental health worries, with 1 in 3 needing professional support, according to standard screening. But most worryingly, young people aren’t getting the help that they need. More than half (55%) who scored 3 or more on Generalised Anxiety Disorder-2 and Patient Health […]
In the realm of education, accolades are hard-earned, and the recognition of excellence is a testament to an institution’s commitment to student success. Beacon Centre, a shining example of dedication and innovation in education, has recently achieved a prestigious “good” rating from the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (OFSTED). In this […]
Look after yourself Caring about students is a natural part of our job. But how many of us remember to care about ourselves too? Read our latest blog, looking at Improving Teacher Wellbeing. When we’re full on with teaching, planning, marking, staff meetings and parents’ consultations, as well as having a home life with all […]
Does January give you a ‘new year, new start’ boost or are you wishing you could hibernate until the spring? If it’s the latter, while we can’t physically help you get out of your bed in the mornings, we can help you get out of a rut with your teaching. Reflective Teaching is an imperative […]
The six-week-plus holiday that had shone like a beacon at the end of the summer term is already drawing to a close. Hopefully, you’re refreshed, recharged and raring to get going again, rather than wondering what happened to August and if anyone will notice if you reuse last year’s lesson plans. Either way, here are […]
ReflectiveTeacher would like to give a huge congratulations to the boys’ golf team from Chantry Middle School! They reached the final of the England Golf school teams championships held at the beautiful Woodhall Spa and finished 9th out of 33 teams, which is a fantastic achievement. It has been our pleasure to sponsor the team […]
How 3 classroom teachers are improving their delivery Every conscientious teacher wants to continue improving the way they deliver lessons. However, with the huge pressures that come with the job, that’s not always easy. Here, three classroom teachers, at various stages of their careers, share their experiences of reflective teaching practice and how using them […]
Closing the gaps: Focusing on teacher performance to improve attainment post-Covid The Covid-19 pandemic has had an enormous effect on education, teacher performance and, in particular, pupils’ learning. As all senior leaders will know, school staff are now having to redouble their efforts to minimise the negative consequences. “Schools have worked tirelessly to limit the […]
Make Reflective Teaching a cultural thing in your school Some more thoughts from Selwyn Thompson, Duke’s Secondary School, Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust. He talks about how ReflectiveTeacher supports schools in making reflective practice a cultural thing. I think another thing about the reflective teacher as a, as an app, as a series of processes […]