Tracking Student Attendance at After-School Clubs Knowing where your students are – whether for safeguarding, record-keeping, or even to celebrate great attendance – is essential. Recently, an Assistant Headteacher asked…
Using Micro:bits? Recommendations and One Expensive Mistake!
As my students have grown more confident with their programming skills, I’ve looked for ways to make learning even more engaging. Physical computing with the BBC micro:bit has been a…
Finding Subject Captains Who Aren’t Just in It for Their Personal Statement
Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with some truly outstanding subject captains - students with real character, commitment, and a desire to make a meaningful difference. Some…
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…
Connecting with Place Through Literature: A Review of “Or the Bull Kills You” by Jason Webster
There’s something uniquely enriching about reading a book that’s set in the very place you’re about to visit. The rhythm of the city, the scent of its streets, and the…