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,…
A Real Advert for Teaching
Amid the glossy TV adverts that portray teaching as a nonstop, endlessly rewarding experience with perfectly behaved students - and the louder voices highlighting pay, unruly behaviour, workload, and society’s…
Why GCSE Computer Science Deserves Our Enthusiasm, Not Our Criticism
There’s been some commentary on LinkedIn in response to a post on CAS suggesting that GCSE Computer Science is too narrow, too theoretical, and frankly… dull. As teachers, we need…
AI: Pivoting from Detection to Adaptation
Why chasing AI misuse is the wrong fight — and what schools should focus on instead While marking coursework recently, I found myself raising an eyebrow at a couple of…
Why We Need to Promote Honesty to Avoid Needless Worry
Disappointment is natural when someone makes a mistake — it’s human. But failing to show care and reassurance alongside that disappointment can be far more damaging. The trouble is, it’s…