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 … [Read more...] about Finalist for Teach Secondary Awards
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‘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
Investing in Staff Wellbeing
Here is the link to the article on investing in staff wellbeing that I've written that will be appearing in both Headteacher Update and SecEd this month. In an era of unprecedented uncertainty, with no end in sight, investing in well-being in our schools is key to … [Read more...] about Investing in Staff Wellbeing
ResearchEd Norwich Session
Here is the recording of my session at ResearchEd Norwich on 20th June. I was really looking forward to this event, as I attended the school, Notre Dame High School, that was the venue. Sadly, due to Covid, running the day as a traditional conference was impossible. However, … [Read more...] about ResearchEd Norwich Session
Professional Learning online
Since the advent of Covid and it's massive impact on schools, more and more communication is being conducted remotely via Zoom, Teams and the like. Indeed there is the likelihood that professional learning will be continue online through the Autumn and beyond. Online … [Read more...] about Professional Learning online
Webinar with @Teachmindset
It was great to spend time last week chatting to Dr JP Fitzpatrick from @teachmindset on his popular webinar series. He's a really interesting and extremely knowledgeable person to talk to. The conversation was wide ranging. A particular area of focus was learning and … [Read more...] about Webinar with @Teachmindset
One year on…
It almost slipped my mind, in the midst of the crisis unfolding and the disruption to everyday life, that it is the anniversary of 'The Learning Imperative' winning at the Business Book Awards 2019 in the category of HR & Management. Business Book Awards Ceremony, London, … [Read more...] about One year on…
Extraordinary Business Book Club podcast
Mark recorded a podcast with Alison Jones, whose website, extraordinarybusinessbooks.com, is a gold mine of podcasts with authors of business books. This podcast with Alison was wide ranging, with relevance to both potential authors as well as leaders. … [Read more...] about Extraordinary Business Book Club podcast
Making Learning ‘Stickier’
Here is the webinar I presented for the Institute of Leadership & Management. The focus was helping leaders and facilitators to make learning 'stickier' through our understanding of cognitive science. "Do you take time communicating to your team, but find … [Read more...] about Making Learning ‘Stickier’
GTCS Magazine Review – Teaching Backwards
It's great to have 'Teaching Backwards' reviewed in the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) magazine. 'Teaching Backwards' has been out for nearly six years, but it still remains a popular focus for professional learning for both primary and secondary … [Read more...] about GTCS Magazine Review – Teaching Backwards