British English is the standard we say we value in schools, yet in practice it is being quietly undermined by default digital settings. Most software platforms, spellcheckers and AI tools…
Crash Course: Moving from Google to Microsoft 365 in Schools
I’ve recently moved from teaching in a Google Workspace school to a Microsoft 365 school, and I wanted to share my early observations for anyone else making the same transition.…
How to Approach Your OCR H446 A-Level Computer Science NEA the Easy Way
The truth is: success is about understanding the mark scheme and writing concisely to meet its requirements. This means: You pick up more marks in less time. You avoid “faff”…
C to the O to the M to the P…
Covid Lockdown Had a Lot to Answer For During the lockdown, our school held a virtual open evening. Wanting to do something a little different from the usual video talks,…
Music Keyboards: Finding the Perfect Fit
After many years with my trusty M-Audio piano, I finally decided it was time for an upgrade. I started by looking at some well-known options. Yamaha Clavinovas quickly fell off…