I get sent ideas all the time about ideas from other people – usually as a result of me liking something on Twitter and then asking if I can steal magpie their ideas. You know I have this inbox that keeps flipping growing but I promise I will get round to sharing them all at … Read more
So many times I’ve sat reading blogs or articles in which there is a call for action and I think “yes, I must get involved. I must do something to help that cause” and then the moment passes and it never happens. Life is just very busy. Well I’m urging you to ensure that this … Read more
So … the other evening I was checking to see if there were any updates on the DFE site (doesn’t everyone do this on a regular basis? Nope? Just me then!) and came across this page and as I scrolled down I noticed some documents about congratulatory letters sent out and so “as you do” … Read more
The below is the maths calendar for June 2016 – I’ll be sending out to all parents of years 10 and possibly year 9 next week when we’re back – along with the solutions for May 2016 Monthly Maths – June Previous months can be found on the links below: May 2016 and the solutions … Read more
Below you will find out “Best guess” papers for the higher and foundation tiers for the LINEAR Edexcel Mathematics GCSE paper 2 after half term. Just to reiterate what I’ve put on the front page of the paper, specifically the Higher tier – the paper is made up of topics that we believe are … Read more
To be honest I think last night/this morning was the MOST NERVOUS I have EVER been before an exam – for reasons unknown to me!. Overall I felt that paper 1 was fair – our “super group” in the main felt that they we well prepared and it gave them a great deal of confidence … Read more
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about how to manage student talking when they are working – I suppose it’s a result of my quite laid back attitude that I have to work hard at bringing students back on task with a certain group. Most of the time this group are talking about the work … Read more
Here you go … next months calendar. I’ve been emailing this out to parents of our year 11 AND 10 students … seems to have gone down well! The original post containing the sheet for April can be found here and the Solutions (for April) are available here – > Monthly Maths – April – … Read more
I’ve been a bit remiss with this blogging lark, for which you must forgive me. It’s that time of year when the focus has to be our year 11’s … actually I had a few days away at Easter and since we’ve been back at work I’ve been busy putting together our alternate timetable for … Read more
I came across an idea that All Saints Academy Plymouth is introducing …. this kind of thing is indicative of the kid of school to school sharing that takes place every single day!! I love it so I asked Richard Whitehouse to do me a write up of the idea … do read on and … Read more
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