I've been asked over the years to pull together a list of podcasts and books... This is an evolving list that I'll update, as and when I have time. Bill Strickland podcast talking about his ‘cathedral building’ work in inner city Pittsburgh using the creative arts to … [Read more...] about Going Deeper Podcasts and Books
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The Power of Noticing
'We thought you were seventy!' said the boys on the side of the pool. That wasn't the feedback I was expecting, or in all honesty seeking, as I clambered out exhausted after what I thought had been an energetic swimming session. Let me explain. Since I knackered my foot … [Read more...] about The Power of Noticing
The Reflection Imperative
"Is our teaching maximising its' impact on the learning of children? If not, how can we refine what we are doing? In these stretched times, carving the time to pause and ask ourselves these questions is more important than ever. By doing so, we can maximise the growth of the … [Read more...] about The Reflection Imperative
#WorldEdSummit 2022
Delighted to be involved again at Osiris Educational's World Education Summit. It's the educational equivalent of Glastonbury with hundreds of speakers across ten virtual stages. This year's event promises to be even better than last year's given the stellar line-up of … [Read more...] about #WorldEdSummit 2022
Growing teaching in Covid times
'Learning cannot flourish without the right conditions' The last two years have seen tough, tough times in schools. For many, finding the time and processing capacity for high quality professional learning has been challenging. Yet, I'm convinced impactful and engaging … [Read more...] about Growing teaching in Covid times
Building Greater Agency
That Godfather of motivation theory, Frederick Herzberg, has a powerful quote about employee (and I'd argue it applies to our children and families too) engagement, 'If you want people to do a good job, give them a good job to do.' Agency is fundamental to this. Agency is … [Read more...] about Building Greater Agency
Keeping the remote learning circuit connected
This week I've been pondering a lot about remote learning in all its' various guises. Maybe it's because of the number of children and young people locally (more than 4,000 in Liverpool) who are isolating at home because their bubble in school has burst. Perhaps it's … [Read more...] about Keeping the remote learning circuit connected
Teach Secondary Awards Winners 2020
Delighted that my work with Accrington Academy & Curious Minds designing and facilitating 'The Uncertainty Principle' has won the CPD category in Teach Secondary Awards 2020. Uncertain Times The trigger for this programme was 18th … [Read more...] about Teach Secondary Awards Winners 2020
Finalist for Teach Secondary Awards
The Teach Secondary 2020 finalists have been announced. It was great to discover that my professional learning programme with Accrington Academy staff during lockdown, 'The Uncertainty Principle', has been selected as one of the finalists in the CPD category. The programme … [Read more...] about Finalist for Teach Secondary Awards
‘Becoming Educated’ podcast
I had the pleasure of spending an hour back at the start of June with Darren Leslie, a teacher and leader with huge passion for education and improving teaching. Darren hosts a podcast entitled, 'Becoming Educated' and he has been prodigious during lockdown, interviewing a whole … [Read more...] about ‘Becoming Educated’ podcast