Annabel Brown – NPQ Lead The educational landscape is constantly evolving, demanding educators to adapt and refine their skills. To support this growth, the Department for Education (DfE) has introduced new implementation guidance for National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). This blog dives into these changes, exploring how NPQs can empower leaders at all stages of their […]
Annabel Brown – NPQ Lead The educational landscape thrives on strong leadership. National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) are like diving boards, propelling aspiring and current school leaders to excel. But how exactly do NPQs make a positive impact on schools? Let’s take the plunge and explore the top 5 ways NPQs create ripples of positive change! […]
Annabel Brown – NPQ Lead The autumn term brings a fresh start, not just for students, but for educators too. It’s a perfect time to reflect on your career goals and consider investing in your professional development. If you’re an ambitious teacher or leader looking to take the next step, then pursuing a National Professional […]
by Ruth Davies, Bishop’s Hatfield Girls’ School “In the summer term, 2022, we challenged our Alban Education Experts (previously SLEs) to create “CPD in 5”; a 5 minute or under CPD session around a particular topic in teaching. We were hugely impressed with the quality and what they were able to convey so clearly in […]
by Catherine Phillips, Roundwood Park School “In the summer term, 2022, we challenged our Alban Education Experts (previously SLEs) to create “CPD in 5”; a 5 minute or under CPD session around a particular topic in teaching. We were hugely impressed with the quality and what they were able to convey so clearly in 5 […]
by Gavin Ward, Hitchin Girls School “In the summer term, 2022, we challenged our Alban Education Experts (previously SLEs) to create “CPD in 5”; a 5 minute or under CPD session around a particular topic in teaching. We were hugely impressed with the quality and what they were able to convey so clearly in 5 […]
by Allyson Casby, Sandringham School “In the summer term, 2022, we challenged our Alban Education Experts (previously SLEs) to create “CPD in 5”; a 5 minute or under CPD session around a particular topic in teaching. We were hugely impressed with the quality and what they were able to convey so clearly in 5 minutes. […]
by Trudi Barrow, Sandringham School The introduction of blended learning into my classroom and then the abrupt switch to a virtual learning curriculum has had a huge impact on how I now assess students through both formative and summative assessment. I’m very interested in exploring how digital tools can help alleviate the time pressures and […]
by Nick Gray, Bushey Meads School Motivation is a challenge for teachers; on the one hand we know that motivated students are the ideal if we want them to succeed in our classroom, but what actually motivates them to work hard in our lessons is less tangible and open to influence from many different variables. […]
by Richard Morton, Sir John Lawes School Feedback is a critical aspect of teaching, but also a problematic one. Feedback from a teacher allows students to improve their work and learn more, but if done poorly it can instead hold students back, and can also generate unsustainable teacher workloads for no clear benefit. As we […]
