Maths that’s Mental
I’ve been asked for some ideas about mental maths and this got me really thinking about the range of abilities I’ve […]
May 2014
Guess what I’m doing?
You will never guess what I’m doing with year 11 at the minute … damn! you guessed! … revision!
More than a teacher
So lets get the apology over and done with … this is a rant about nothing in particular! If you are of a sensitive nature I suggest you stop reading now! Seriously … […]
Sunday morning
I have spent the last hour doing what can only be described as one of the best things I have ever done as a teacher … and no! its not enjoying […]
Well excited!
I have been keeping a low profile this week for a number of reasons, one of which for the last couple of days has been flu .. not your run of […]
April 2014
Start of term “to-do”…
It’s that time again. Every break I spend a couple of days winding down then switch off completely for a few days and before I know it the end of the holidays […]
final stretch
I know! I know! I know! I am meant to be on holiday but it takes me a couple of days to wind down … and the pressure of exams looming […]
Let’s clear something up!
I’m adding a “pre-script” to this post that supports my rant below – the school at which we work has been recognised for the value added to students progress between key […]
Observation anyone?
Who likes being observed? Hands up … You! You! At the back … is that a hand being raised? Nope? Didn’t think so.
Every school has those […]
Chocolate cake!
I’ve been married for 20 years (before you say it, I’ll say it for you “Mel, you I don’t look old enough!”) […]
