Thinking
The latest thinking from our team of experts and our community of frontline educators.
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Avoiding 'lethal mutations'
Good ideas – even when they are well-rooted in evidence-based research – can be implemented in ways which render them no longer effective or even counter productive. How can we avoid these lethal mutations?
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My experience of coming out as a leader
Chris Richards tells the story of how he came out at two schools he has worked out, and reflects on the importance of having diverse role models.
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Finding time for in-depth CPD as a CEO
Vice CEO Samantha Vickers reflects on how she didn’t think she had the time this year for such in depth professional development, but how making time for it gave her the one of the best experiences of her career.
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Practice makes permanent - Isolating pieces of pedagogy
Teaching is a performance profession, and therefore, just like surgeons or actors, teachers should practise under controlled conditions before they ‘go live’ with their classes
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My experiences as a BAME leader
New deputy headteacher Natalie Caraccio reflects on her leadership journey, being interviewed by all-white panels, overcoming prejudice and inspiring the next generation.